MS719 - HGV Class 2 Driver

Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 DOE

Location: Thame, Oxfordshire

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Class 2 Day Driver on behalf of one of our clients.

This role involves regular driving on local palletised collect & deliver work.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Class 2 Driver:

• To collect and deliver to assigned locations in a timely manner, ensuring all specific company and pallet network processes are followed.
• Supporting the Transport Manager and Shift Supervisors where required to ensure all health & safety regulations are met.
• Ensuring that you are pro-active in ensuring your CPC training is up to date (paid for by company).
• Complying with all health & safety regulations as set out by the company and regulatory bodies.
• Dealing with all customers politely and with respect.
• Ensuring any issues are raised through the appropriate channels in a professional manner.
• Always acting as a positive representative, ensuing your appearance and that of your vehicle always reflects this.
• Supporting the business, when required, with ad hoc distribution requirements and any roadshow activities.
• 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Hours to be worked between 0730 and 1730 (with 1 hour lunch break).
• Saturday mornings: 0700 – 1300 (Once per month and paid as overtime).
• Magazines and tactical shift (Once per month and paid as overtime).
• Plus £1,200 per annum allowance.

Skills and Qualifications for the Class 2 Driver:

• Ability to work on your own and manage your delivery route.
• Willing to drive 3.5t – 18t vehicles.
• Working as part of a team as well as on your own.
• Dealing with customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
• CPC Cat C qualification required.
• At least 12 months experience driving a Class 2 vehicle.
• Benefits for the Class 2 Driver:
• 22 days holiday per annum (plus 8 bank holidays).
• Required CPC training.
• EAP scheme.
• Uniform provided.