HGV Driver (Class 2

VANRATH is delighted to be working with a well-established, independent logistics and distribution business to recruit an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver, based in Antrim. This is a permanent opportunity to join a busy, well-run transport operation supporting deliveries and collections right across Northern Ireland.

The company has built its name on dependable service and a genuine commitment to looking after its people, and it is now growing its driving team as the business continues to expand.

• Permanent, full-time position with a stable and growing operation
• Competitive salary (circa £33,000)
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Free on-site parking

Working as part of the transport team, your day to day will include:

• Carrying out scheduled deliveries and collections across the region as directed
• Safely loading and offloading goods, checking everything against the relevant delivery paperwork
• Completing daily and weekly roadworthiness checks and flagging any issues promptly
• Staying in regular contact with the transport office throughout your shift, making sure vehicles are fuelled, signed out and kept in good working order
• Taking real care of every load passing through the depot and while in transit
• Driving in full accordance with all road traffic legislation while on company business
• Recording your working hours accurately on the company's time-management system
• Keeping your vehicle clean and presentable, with a full wash completed at least once a week throughout the year
• Following all health and safety, transport and warehouse policies at all times
• Helping out with other reasonable duties as the operation requires

• A current, clean HGV Class 2 (Category
  
  C) driving licence
• A valid Driver CPC qualification
• Solid experience in multi-drop delivery work
• Good working knowledge of towns, cities and routes throughout Northern Ireland
• Manual handling training

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 6.30pm (one hour lunch), with flexibility as the operation requires.