HGV Driver- Class 2 (Days)
- Recruiter
- Job Heron
- Location
- Blandford Forum, Dorset, England
- Salary
- £24000 - £25000 per annum
- Posted
- 20 Oct 2017
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2017
- Ref
- HGVDR12001
- Contact
- Jobheron
- Sectors
- Automotive & Driving
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
2 Years minimum HGV driving experience needed.
Our client have a new opportunity and are looking to recruit enthusiastic and committed team players to join their driving team in Blandford, Dorset. They are family owned and run, member of the Palletforce Network responsible for deliveries and collections across Dorset, Devon and Somerset. Their mission statement is to deliver loads of quality and they are looking for drivers to help them achieve this on a daily basis.
48 hours per week (Monday- Friday), one Saturday in four if required.
The Role:
* To drive Category C vehicles safely, legally and efficiently as required.
* To comply with all driver's hours and Road Transport Directive legislation.
* To load and unload vehicle and maintain safety and security of load at all times.
* To carry out all necessary checks to ensure vehicle is safe and legal and to follow appropriate procedures if it is not.
* To act as company ambassador when dealing with customers.
* To complete all paperwork promptly and accurately as required
* To input all necessary data, promptly and accurately, into the Alliance freight management system
* To adjust routes when necessary and feedback to traffic office on any issues around load planning and routing.
* To operate all vehicle systems including tail lifts, pallet trucks and in cab technology.
* To comply with all Health & Safety requirements in depot, on road and at customers' premises and to take responsibility for ensuring own fitness to drive at all times.
Key Skills & Experience:
* 2 Years minimum HGV driving experience
* Class C + E Driving Licence
* Knowledge of/or having worked in a pallet network or Palletforce will be a distinct advantage.
* Multi Drop Driving Experience will also be advantageous.
* Excellent Customer Service Skills
* Map Reading Ability
* Ability to work as an individual and as a tea
* Good communication skills
* Thorough knowledge of drivers hours legislation, taco graph procedures
* Knowledge of load restraint procedures
If interested in joining their friendly team please click apply below for immediate consideration.