HGV / LGV Driver Class 2 Driver (ADR) - Global Chemicals Leader

HGV / LGV Driver Class 2 Driver (ADR) - Global Chemicals Leader
Exeter & South West
£25,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

** Ready to join the best in the business? **

** Permanent Monday to Friday working an average of up to 48 hours per week **

** A Current ADR certificate is essential for this role (classes 1 & 7 not required) and a full CPC certificate or nearing completion would be advantageous **

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Class 2 Driver to join our Operations Team in Exeter. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring daily product deliveries to customers throughout the South West and also will provide cover for the Transport function.

About the Company:

With over 115,000 customers across 100 countries, we are a leading $10 billion global distributor of speciality consumables, food ingredients and chemicals serving the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and manufacturing industries.

Class 2 Driver Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

> Cooperate on all matters concerned with Health, Safety, Training, Legislation and the Environment.
> To deliver various palletised packed chemicals with some manual handling/tail lift drops plus low pressure discharge IBC tanks.
> Be an active member of the Operations team, and provide cover when required particularly for Driver absence and holidays. 
> Be compliant with all transportation legal requirements.
> Recommend to the Operations Manager ways in which the company can improve profitability and operating effectiveness.
> Achieve fleet utilization and availability targets.
> Ensure that customer deliveries are planned, and deliveries are made efficiently and on time.
> Minimise hired haulage spends.

We Are Looking For:

The successful candidate will have proven transport experience, as well as organisational and leadership skills. You will have the ability to influence, inspire and motivate others to reach high standards in performance. You will be customer focused and have excellent communication skills. You will have good numerical, analytical and computer skills. Additionally, you will have the ability to work under pressure, delegate tasks and get the best from the team. 

A Current ADR certificate is essential for this role (classes 1 & 7 not required) and a full CPC certificate or nearing completion would be advantageous. Experience of SAP would also be beneficial.

Along with a competitive salary, we offer:

> 33 days holiday
> Generous pension scheme
> Death in service benefit
> Discounted childcare vouchers
> Discounted private healthcare
> Discounts with 1,000+ retailers

We are a great team of people, a great place to work and offer all the benefits you’d expect from the world leader at what we do. Come and join us in a business with a global focus where your quality can make a real difference!

Interested? Just Apply Below...

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