JB508: HGV Class 2 Driver
Location: Aylesford, Kent
Salary: £40,000 per annum (£50,000+ OTE)
Overview
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Class 2 Driver on behalf of one of our clients.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities for the HGV Class 2 Driver:
- Building positive relationships with customers and ensuring complete satisfaction.
- Carefully loading, unloading and handling products to ensure they arrive in perfect condition.
- Completing PODs, CMRs and customs documentation where required.
- Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting defects promptly.
- Ensuring loads are secured correctly and transported safely.
- Using company technology including PDAs and tracking systems.
- Communicating effectively with the Transport Manager and wider team.
- Following drivers' hours, tachograph and Working Time Directive regulations.
- Maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism and presentation.
Skills and Qualifications for the HGV Class 2 Driver:
- Full UK HGV Class 2 driving licence.
- Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
- Experience with European tramping would be desirable and will include multiple nights away (Monday–Friday). As well as UK work.
- Comfortable tramping in the vehicle Monday – Friday while on route.
- Speaking French or German would be advantageous, but not essential.
- Physically fit and able to manoeuvre and deliver our furniture safely. Manual handling and heavy lifting training provided)
- Experience in furniture delivers/ installations would be ideal but not essential.
- Strong customer service skills with a polite and professional manner.
- Commitment to Health & Safety, adhering to company policies and promoting safe working practices.
- Reliable, punctual and a great team player.
Benefits for the HGV Class 2 Driver:
- We’re proud to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years) – and we work hard to make sure our people genuinely feel it
- Competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus
- Pension scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back medical, dental and optical costs
- Perks & rewards platform – access hundreds of deals and discounts
- Gym discounts through our perks platform
- Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support when you need it
- 23 days’ holiday plus UK bank holidays, increasing to 26 with length of service
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Loyalty reward for increasing years of service
- Death in service
- Learning & Development platform with online courses, certifications and professional development tools to support your career growth
- Tree planted in your honour when you join – with trees already planted in the UK, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Madagascar
- Sustainability-focused business – committed to low-carbon operations, renewable energy and recycled materials
- Regular team socials and events, including summer and Christmas parties
- Christmas gift
- Refer a friend scheme – £250 reward
- EV car charging facilities
- High-quality, modern office environment
- Free onsite parking / within walking distance from the train station
Location: Aylesford, Kent
Salary: £40,000 per annum (£50,000+ OTE)
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