Our client, providers of freight forwarding services, are currently looking for a Class 2 HGV Driver to join their team in Essex.
The Class 2 HGV Driver, will report to the Logistics & Senior Fleet Manager. On a day to day basis you will be driving commercial vehicles, ranging between 7.5 and 26 tonnes, collecting and delivering freight.
Main Class 2 HGV Driver duties:
- Multi Drop/Pickup
- Some Tail lift deliveries and collections as well as some manual handling when needed (kerbside)
- Ensuring that all loads are checked for discrepancies (damage/shortages etc) and are safely loaded and secured on the vehicle. Reporting discrepancies where necessary.
- Daily maintenance checks on the vehicle you have been assigned to.
- Ensuring that all records pertaining to the role (Tacho's, Time sheets, Trip sheets, Receipts etc) are kept in an orderly fashion and submitted in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Includes deliveries in all areas of London (accessible for HGVs) when required.
Core warehouse hours are 6am to 10:30pm, working hours are approximately 55 hours per week. This role will require drivers to have a flexible approach to start time depending on daily workload. Up to 3 nights out per week will be required. These weekly hours are within the parameters of the legal driving hours and working time directive.
In return, the Class 2 HGV Driver will earn a basic salary of £32,760 + monthly criteria based bonus (max £6,400 per annum)
We are keen to speak to people who have 2 years groupage / logistics experience as a Class 2 HGV Driver, who hold a current valid driving licence, Tacho and CPC.
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