Class 2 Driver

Job title:

Class 2 Driver

Company

Driver Hire

Job description

Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist logistics recruiter, providing a wide range of drivers and non-driving staff to organisations throughout the UK.With over 40 years of experience and a nationwide network of over 100 offices, we offer a full range of recruitment services – temporary and permanent positions, driving work and logistics jobs.Our client is a market leading wholesale provider in the UK. They serve caterers, retailers and other businesses; offering delivered and collection services.We are seeking experienced Class 2 Drivers who are comfortable with manual handling and have prior experience using pump trucks. If you’re looking for a role that provides local deliveries with occasional non- local shifts elsewhere in the UK, this is the opportunity for you.Job Responsibilities:

• Delivering palletized goods: Packaged and sealed ensuring safety and precision.
• Local deliveries: Primarily within the local area, with occasional nonlocal shifts
• Shift start time: 7:00 AM sharp, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries.
• Manual handling including loading/unloading pallets using both manual and electric pump trucks.
• Operational training: As appropriate you will be fully trained to use power assisted pump trucks, so you can carry out your tasks efficiently and safely.

Job Requirements:

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) license.
• Prior experience using manual pump trucks.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to power assisted pump truck operations.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Good time management and communication skills to ensure deliveries are completed on schedule.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay with overtime available (overtime is paid after deduction of breaks).
• Training opportunities: Enhance your skills with power assisted pump trucks.
• Local work: Enjoy the benefit of being based mostly in the local area, with minimal travel outside the region.
• Supportive work environment: You’ll be joining a friendly and efficient team that values safety and productivity.
• This is a great opportunity to grow your experience as a Class 2 Driver with a company that values your skills and offers training to further enhance your qualifications.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your driving career and work in a rewarding role with room for growth, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a dynamic team.

Expected salary

£13.86 – 15.53 per hour

Location

Basildon, Essex

Job date

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:19:32 GMT

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