HGV Class 2 Driver

Location: Barton in Fabis

HGV Class 2 Driver

Location:

Nottingham (Fairham Business Park) Sector:
Packaging distribution (Palletised deliveries within the East Midlands) Basic salary up to £32,000 (dependent on experience) Monday to Friday (daytime) hours only Driver Efficiency Bonus (Earn additional £2,100 annually for efficient driving) Up to 27 days holiday (bank holidays & annual leave purchasing scheme) Additional site/company performance related annual bonus Protecting what matters, together We're dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities and the environment.

At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a highly collaborative, supportive, and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows. With history stretching back over 75 years, we offer stability whilst always striving for continual growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven approach will challenge and often stretch you, but it will also give you opportunities for personal and professional development.

Every colleague has the chance to directly influence our success, leading to real job satisfaction and achievement, at all stages of your career. We provide competitive pay and personalised incentives, alongside adaptable benefits to make your rewards package go further. And additionally, the way we work prioritises work-life balance and flexibility, empowering our colleagues to manage what is most important to them.

Our business values commitment, diligence, teamwork, adaptability, and a thirst for learning so if this sounds like you, come and join us to help drive change that enables businesses to plan for a better future. HGV Class 2 Driver - Key Duties Ensure timely and accurate deliveries, completing delivery notes and documentation to maintain precise records of goods dispatched and received (most sites average up to 15 regional customer drops daily) Maintain company vehicles to high standards, conducting inspections, and reporting issues to the Logistics Manager/Supervisor.

Perform routine maintenance like fuelling, cleaning, and minor repairs. Drive safely and courteously, following traffic laws and company policies to ensure the safety of all road users and transported goods. Use maps and directions effectively to plan efficient routes that optimise time and fuel, prioritising on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. Provide professional, courteous service to customers, addressing inquiries promptly and conveying relevant information back to colleagues to help facilitate smooth operations.

Maintain accurate records, exercising good judgment in following regulatory and company procedures to avoid penalties. Foster collaboration across departments and Regional Distribution Centres to achieve shared goals and promote teamwork. Communicate with our sales team regarding potential new business opportunities observed during deliveries, including customer feedback and market insights. Ensure compliance with Ministry of Transport and other regulatory standards for commercial vehicle operation, keeping up to date on legal obligations and best practices.

Report incidents, accidents, or license penalties to the Logistics Manager/Supervisor immediately and cooperate fully with investigations. Adhering to ISO
9001 and ISO
14001 standards, enabling continuous quality and environmental improvements. Assist logistics operations as needed, including assisting in warehouse tasks and other duties as required to maintain smooth operations. Assess product condition before delivery, verifying suitability for transport and reporting any damages. Our Benefits We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate an annual site/company performance related bonus scheme. Our flexible employee benefits package includes:

- Contributory pension scheme Separate driver-efficiency gold' scheme:
Earn additional £2,100 yearly for safe & competent driving (tracked via masternaut metrics) 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually) Employee assistance program to…