HGV Class 2 Driver Tonbridge, England
Job description
NEW MULTI-DROP PERMANENT JOBS ARE AVAILABLE, AND NEWLY QUALIFIED CLASS C DRIVERS CAN BE CONSIDERED
Yelovest Group is acting on behalf of Palletline Group Members for Permanent Drivers jobs only.
Palletline launched in 1992 being the first UK premium palletised freight distribution company operating across the UK with 90 business members. UK Industry Award Winner.
Position: Full-time day shifts PERMANENT JOB: Salaried Class 2 (C) Drivers.
Induction Training for all new drivers depending on levels of experience (Buddying up system)
Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Employer: S&S Distribution
Salary: £32,226 Including a weekly Bonus (£30) plus an additional £1,000 accident-free bonus.
Local Kent BR, DA & TN and BN & ME for our partners
Monday -Friday 07:00HRS- 17:00 HRS
Occasional Saturdays overtime available paid as overtime
22 days holiday (plus bank holidays) 30 days
Please be advised this is a physically demanding job, with much manual handling involved
An extensive range of additional employee benefits - including free employee assistance and counselling helpline offering professional advice on all kinds of legal, financial, and personal issues; a free GP appointments service via a Video doc scheme; discounted shopping with a wide variety of high street retailers; discounted gym membership; discounted health plan including dental and eye care; and a cycle to work scheme.
Come and join one of the Best Freight Companies! In an ever-growing Logistics Sector.
Responsibilities:
- Willing to learn local geographical knowledge
- Deliver curb-side pallet goods coming in all shapes and sizes .
- Collection of hub collection pallets, back to the depot.
- Professionally interact with customers always.
- Complete daily maintenance checks on the vehicle and report any issues
- Drive-in inclement weather, such as light snow
- Administration ability to manage and maintain delivery and collection paperwork.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times.
Experience Required:
- Ideally, at least one 1-year multidrop experience required
- Ability to manage time and routes for a streamlined delivery experience
- Ability and knowledge of lifting and handling procedures
- Work well independently using initiative and common sense
- Open and transparent communication verbal and written
- Familiarity with GPS devices / able to read a map
- Up-to-date DCPC training
As part of our strong driver workforce, you will benefit from the following:
- Drivers are treated with courtesy, honesty, and total respect - we value all our team members,
- Receive continuous training in other areas as required,
- Be supplied with company uniform and safety equipment,
- Modern and well-maintained fleet,
- Be able to join the company Pension Scheme once eligible,
- Friendly, supportive traffic planning department,
- Driver handheld tablet making the job easier with signature capture
- Very competitive salary- above the area average
Yelovest Group Candidate Promise:
"We will endeavour to contact all drivers who apply within 24 hours between
10:00 and 22:00 Monday to Sunday.
Once contact has been made with you, we will then:
Have a chat and answer any questions you may have, and for us to find out a little bit more about you and your needs, provide documentary information on what happens next. Keeping you informed at all times.
We can then:
Immediately organize a depot interview day/time that suits you from:
07:00 to 18:00 Monday - Friday.
If you are not contacted within 28 days of submitting your application, then you have been unsuccessful on this occasion only.
Please be advised that this is a physically demanding role, with manual handling involved.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £32,226.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
