Removals HGV 2 Driver

Removals HGV Driver

Salary:
Up to £42,000

Location:
Exeter

Start: ASAP

We're looking for a confident and motivated HGV 2 Driver to join our client's busy and growing international removals team in Exeter.

This is a great opportunity for someone with removals or relocation experience.

As a Removals HGV 2 Driver, a typical day will include taking responsibility for the company's vehicle, ensuring the load is safely and efficiently transported from collection to delivery, and undertaking packing, loading and unloading as and when required. Having physical strength is vital for this role.

• Operating a commercial vehicle in a safe and reliable manner.
• Taking responsibility for the vehicle and its load at all times.
• Undertaking daily vehicle and safety checks, routine maintenance (e.g. oil and water checks) and report any defects.
• Carrying out work safely and in accordance with the Safe Systems at Work Procedures, methods, statements or other instructions.
• Ensuring that all vehicle loads comply with the requirements of Road Traffic Legislation and the defined operating limits of the vehicle.
• Undertaking the regular training required as part of the Driver Continuing Professional Competence (CPC qualification).
• Maintaining the vehicle; checking that all vehicle damage is reported and rectified so that it remains safe and clean for use.
• Completing all vehicle paperwork as required.
• Completing and returning paperwork as required when making deliveries to the end users.
• Contributing to your own development and that of others.
• Ensuring compliance of oneself with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
• Ensuring compliance of oneself and subordinates with defined Quality System Policy and Procedures pertinent to ISO
  9002.
• Submitting recommended actions to the Operations Controller in the areas of loading and unloading the vehicle.

We are keen to speak to reliable removals drivers who hold the necessary HGV 2 / Category C licence and possess the customer care, packing/unpacking, loading/unloading and problem-solving skills this position demands.

In return, the successful Removals HGV 2 Driver will be offered up to £42,000 in line with skills and experience.