HGV Class 2 Driver

Pay: £14.00 per hour

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
Job Description:
Job Description: HGV Class 2 Driver
Location: East Manchester
Duration: Full-time/Permanent
Driver Hire are recruiting on behalf of our client for a permanent HGV Class 2 Driver. This is a hands-on role involving multiple daily collections and deliveries.
1 to 3 nights out per week.
Experience with tail lift unloading.
Availability to work one weekend in four if needed (either Saturday or Sunday, paid at 1.5x)
Pay: £14.00 per hour
20 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
Night out allowance: £25.00
Truck parking paid for
Attendance bonus: £60.00 per month (paid every six months; applicable after a three-month probation period)
Enrollment in company healthcare package (available after a three-month probation period)
Duties:
Carrying out deliveries and collections to and from various business premises.
Completing the correct documentation when collecting and delivering goods.
Verifying the contents of your delivery and taking precise instructions into account.
Ensuring that the goods carried on board are secure inside the vehicle.
Being comfortable with driving in heavy traffic or potentially unsociable hours.
Clearly communicating with line managers and advising of delays, accidents and other traffic situations.
Driving in a safe manner, while adhering to all traffic laws and regulations at all times.
Completing regular in-depth vehicle inspections.
Report any mechanical problems or defects found in your vehicle.
Ensuring the vehicle is clean and well-kept.
Key Skills & Experience:
A valid UK driving licence with no more than 3 points.
One Year previous driving experience is preferred.
Valid CPC & Medical - qualified to drive Class 2 vehicles.
Excellent communication skills, both in-house and customer facing.
Exceptional customer service.
The ability to remain calm under pressure.
A sense of pride in what we do, and to be able to carry yourself in a professional manner at all times.
Contract is variable hours but all of our drivers average 50 - 55 hours each week.
Join a growing team with progression opportunities.
Health & wellbeing scheme with treatment cover and retail discounts.
Additional company benefits available. xwzovoh
If youd like to discuss our HGV Class 2 Driver before applying, call Gareth, Tia, or Lincoln between 08:0016:00, MonFri.
Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking