CLASS 2 HGV DRIVER
Location: Long Bennington
Pay: Minimum £15.70 per hour
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
2020 Recruitment is working with an established gas supplier to recruit an experienced Class 2 HGV Driver for its Long Bennington site.
This role involves making regional, multi-drop deliveries of gas cylinders to customers in the leisure gas industry. You’ll be responsible for driving safely, handling cylinders and delivering a professional service.
The position is Monday to Friday, with no weekend work, shifts or overnight stays.
The Role
As a Class 2 HGV Driver, you will work independently on the road while keeping in contact with management and scheduling teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Completing regional, multi-drop deliveries of gas cylinders.
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Loading, unloading and manually handling cylinders safely.
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Ensuring loads are secure before transportation.
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Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting defects.
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Completing delivery paperwork and maintaining accurate driving records.
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Planning breaks and working in line with road safety requirements.
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Communicating with customers, colleagues and scheduling teams.
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Using handheld devices and electronic applications to support deliveries.
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Providing a professional service to customers.
Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
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A valid UK Category C / Class 2 HGV licence.
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At least three years’ HGV driving experience.
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A valid Driver CPC card and digital tachograph card.
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Experience of multi-drop deliveries and manual handling.
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Strong knowledge of road safety regulations.
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Good communication and customer service skills.
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The ability to manage your time and work independently.
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The right to work in the UK.
An ADR Category 2 qualification is required for the work. Candidates who do not currently hold the qualification may be considered, as training can be provided.
Experience driving flatbed vehicles or working with gas products and cylinders would be advantageous.
Training and Working Hours
You will receive approximately one week of training on company policies and procedures, followed by at least one week working alongside an experienced driver under a buddy-up system.
Pay
The minimum hourly rate is £15.70.
Apply
If you have the experience and qualifications required, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact 2020 Recruitment on 01592 805600 to find out more.