Hgv Driver

Description

About us

Harrow Green has been helping organisations change and grow for over 40 years. Our commitment to remain the leading business relocation company in the UK has seen us expand our portfolio of services to match the growing needs of our customers as their world changes. We specialise in the design and creation of effective workspaces, business relocation, technology moves and storage services. We offer forward thinking integrated services to a board spectrum of clients encompassing both the public and private sectors and, through the delivery of creative multi service offerings, achieve competitive advantage in their various marketplaces. Our forward–thinking and consultative approach to workplace change management has been recognised independently, with five prestigious partnership awards since 1997.

Role purpose

As a Relocation Operative Driver HGV, you'll safely transport colleagues, vehicles and customer belongings while delivering a wide range of relocation services across household, commercial, international, government and specialist environments, including transfers to and from warehouse storage or recycling facilities. You'll combine professional driving with practical relocation expertise to ensure every move is delivered safely, efficiently and with exceptional customer care. From hospitals, laboratories, museums and libraries to schools, corporate offices and secure government facilities, you ll support large scale projects and work as part of a skilled operational team, interacting with customers, members of the public, and colleagues including operational and warehouse supervisors, team leaders, drivers, administrators and sales staff. This is a physically demanding role requiring resilience, teamwork and the strength and endurance to safely lift, carry and move heavy items, including working on stairs. You ll regularly need to adapt with flexibility to tight, often changing schedules, including early starts, late finishes, evenings and weekends. Longer–distance moves may also involve overnight stays in accommodation or vehicles, both in the UK and overseas. Our people are what makes Harrow Green exceptional. As the face of our business, you'll bring professionalism, pride and a customer–first approach to every relocation.

Essential criteria

Customer–focused with a professional and positive approach. Honest, reliable and accountable. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Physically fit to safely undertake manual handling activities. Full UK Category C or C+E HGV driving licence with a good driving record. Valid Driver CPC qualification. Flexible to meet operational requirements, including travel and overnight stays. Good attendance, punctuality and time management. Committed to health, safety and compliance. Able to accurately complete operational documentation. Willing to learn and develop professionally. Willing to undergo employment screening and DBS clearance where required. Desirable criteria

Experience within the removals, relocation or logistics industry. Experience in a customer–facing operational role. Experience driving HGV commercial vehicles. Experience driving commercial electric vehicles up to 4,250 kg. Experience driving a people carrier vehicle. Experience handling specialist or high–value items. Experience working within secure or regulated environments. Awareness of environmental sustainability and waste reduction practices. Experience using inventory systems, handheld technology or digital documentation. ADR qualification (where applicable). FORS awareness or certification.

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