Class 2 Driver

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Class 2 Drivers to join our company based from our Broomhouse Lane site in Edlington, DN12.

Role:
Responsible for carrying out deliveries across the UK while ensuring our customers get the best impression of our organisation. You are the ‘face’ of our business, not just our delivery driver. It’s all about making a good impression with your appearance, manner and the look of your vehicle. Ensuring goods are delivered in a first‑class condition, completing all necessary paperwork and, above all, leaving everyone you meet with a really positive impression of you and our business.

• Drive company vehicles and operate company equipment in a safe and proper fashion and in accordance with company policies, procedures and legislation.
• Perform vehicle, load and auxiliary equipment checks prior to operation and report any defects immediately.
• Deliver goods to customer premises across the UK ensuring service levels are maintained.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed and signed as required and meet all special instructions as requested by the transport office.
• On return to your base / at the end of shift report to the traffic office for a full debrief.
• Undertake a driving skills assessment at any time as requested and comply with the vehicle security and standing instructions at all times.
• Wear company uniform and personal protective equipment when issued and when on duty.
• Ensure all product is loaded on the vehicle in a safe, evenly distributed manner and secured appropriately for travel on the public highway in line with current legislative and guidance requirements.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab and the condition of the vehicle allocated to you with high levels of Health and Safety standards.
• Report any accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with the company’s accident reporting procedure.
• Attend essential training in order to carry out the driver role.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including the Company Standards of Performance and Health and Safety Policy.
• Hold and maintain the necessary driving licence and vocational entitlement relating to your role and notify the Transport Manager immediately of any changes to that status.

• Possess LGV C (Class 2) driving licence and a current CPC.
• Digital tachocard and an up‑to‑date driver qualification card, with a full understanding of tachograph legislation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co‑workers.
• Diligent attention to detail and excellent verbal communication.
• Flexibility to cover working hours and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience of working in a customer‑facing role with good numerate and literate skills.
• Manual work involved: loading and unloading of goods from vehicles and stacking of empty pallets.
• Coupling and uncoupling of trailers.
• Opening and closing of vehicle curtains.

• Hours:
  
  £14.12 per hour plus additional allowances.
• Average week of 50 hours, nights included.
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 8% and life assurance linked to pension scheme membership.
• Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on‑site physiotherapy and counselling services.
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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