Class 2 HGV Driver (full time)

Description

Undertake delivery / collection of products on behalf of Kings transport Limited and its customers.

Driving company vehicles to agreed standards and following all Health & Safety (H&S) requirements.

Ensuring all driving regulations & other compliance standards are maintained.

To drive safely and efficiently whilst adhering to Highway Code guidelines and the Road Traffic Act.

Key Duties and Accountabilities (will include but not be limited to), general driving duties, observing current legal and best practice delivering and collection to/from our customer's premises or other Kings locations.

Wearing correct company uniform & PPE (clean & in good repair).

Maintaining a professional standard when representing Kings Transport whilst delivering, driving or collecting products.

Carry out pre-use checks prior to using any equipment / vehicle / trailer, complying with appropriate documentation &procedures.

Reporting of any vehicle defects / damage or H&S issues to Kings management.

Ensuring that vehicle loads are safe and damage free, secured with the appropriate restraints as per company procedures / Safe Systems of Work. Check/ complete /retain and hand over all load documentation/POD's and delivery paperwork.

Ensure that the returned goods process is followed at all times. i.e. labeling of pallets.

Provide relevant feedback to management on information gathered whilst completing your duties.

Maintain vehicle cleanliness using all equipment safely as specified in operating procedures and Safe Systems of Work.

Comply with all EU drivers' hours/tachograph / WTD regulations. (including GB Domestic where appropriate).

Adhere to all H&S rules.

Comply with other sites rules and maintain high standards of compliance, hygiene and housekeeping.

Operate in accordance with Kings transport policies and procedures.

Nights out may be required in line with operational requirements.

Comply with any other reasonable requests from Management.

Key Experience and Qualifications: candidate must have at least 2 years relevant driving experience.

Candidate must have no more than 6 points (current) on their license and no endorsements for DD / DR offence codes.

Must have a current, valid license appropriate to the category required. (C1 for 7.5t MAM, C for rigid vehicles up to 32 MAM and C+E for articulated vehicles) (MAM maximum authorized Mass)

Candidates with a non-GB driving license and who live in GB must provide evidence of a GB Certificate of registration, which can be obtained free from the DVLA on submission of Form D9.

Must be capable of passing a company driving assessment.

Must have experience of loading / unloading and delivering goods to customer premises.

Experience of multi- drop deliveries desirable.

A reasonable geographical knowledge of the UK.

Good understanding of Drivers Hours & WTD regulations.

A current Driver Qualification Card and preferably have accrued sufficient hours towards the next qualification period.

Must have a current /working digi-tacho card.

Must be able to pass a company medical

Experience in the use of Taillifts Pallet Trucks both electrical and pump:

Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Good customer service and communication skills.

Health and Safety conscious.

Ability to complete record sheets and paperwork accurately.

Reasonable level of fitness to work with loads.

Trustworthy and reliable.

Demonstrate a reasonable standard of numeracy & literacy.

Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: GBP33,000.00-GBP38,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme

Loyalty bonus

Performance bonus

Yearly bonus

Benefits:

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Schedule:

10 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Purfleet: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Driving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driver CPC (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Harlow & Ningbo CLASS 2

Ad ID: 5416953014