HGV Class 2 Driver Porter

Job Description

Are you an experienced Porter / Driver with a Full Class 2 Driving License looking for a new role in a company with nearly 150 years of experience within the logistics and removals sector?

Due to continued growth, we're looking for a Class 2 Driver, that's hard-working and resilient as you'll be delivering and loading / unloading a range of goods from furniture to high valued artwork. You'll be part of a team delivering a premium service, loading and unloading, ensuring great care is put into the safe journey of our client's valued items and your colleagues.

This is a fantastic opportunity to travel throughout the UK and Europe with fantastic promotion opportunities within Johnsons1871.

Here at Johnsons1871, we care about everyone in our team and delivering the best possible experience for customers. We work with Integrity, you can count on us. If we say we’re going to do something, we’ll do it. We respect each other and our client’s ways of working and we listen, adapt and agree on the best way forward.

We take a forward thinking approach with old-fashioned values to provide our employees and customers with an incredible experience, every time. Our heritage combined with our high standards of service delivery is what makes us truly unique, and we're looking for a delivery manager who lives and breaths our core values, to join the Johnsons1871 family.

Requirements

Enhanced Criminal Record Check

You will be required you to undertake an "Enhanced Criminal Record Check" or "Baseline Security Check". If you believe there may be an issue with either of these requirements, please inform us at your application stage.

Skills, Qualifications and Licences

• HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (essential)
• Team leading and / or supervisory experience (preferred)
• Digital Tacho Driver Card (essential)
• CSCS Green Card (preferred)
• Drivers Qualification Card (CPC) (essential)
• Knowledge of established legal tachograph procedures (essential)
• ADR - Packages (preferred)

Daily Responsibilities

Benefits

As a Class 2 Driver, you'll receive a starting day rate of £130-£140 depending on experience. You'll receive incentives and a benefits package which will include an Employees Discount Scheme, Healthcare and Death in Service cover after 3 months. You'll also receive 23+8 days' holiday.

Enhanced Criminal Record Check

You will be required to undertake an "Enhanced Criminal Record Check" or "Baseline Security Check" which will involve providing three years of address and employment history, valid ID and a character reference. If you believe there may be an issue with either of these requirements, please inform us at your application stage

Johnsons is an equal opportunity employer.

All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.

We have a long heritage of being an inclusive employer which provides training and development in a positive learning environment.

Requirements

Enhanced Criminal Record Check You will be required you to undertake an "Enhanced Criminal Record Check" or "Baseline Security Check". If you believe there may be an issue with either of these requirements, please inform us at your application stage. Skills, Qualifications and Licences HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (essential) Team leading and / or supervisory experience (preferred) Digital Tacho Driver Card (essential) CSCS Green Card (preferred) Drivers Qualification Card (CPC) (essential) Knowledge of established legal tachograph procedures (essential) ADR - Packages (preferred) Daily Responsibilities Vehicle daily checks of your allocated HGV Class 2 / 7.5t / 3.5t vehicle Ensuring the vehicle is equipped with all the relevant specialist equipment. required for the days operation Lifting and packing a range of office furniture, soft furnishings, hardware, fine art, etc. Taking goods in or out of storage Lifting and moving loads in excess of 25kg Ensuring the highest of standards are met when on site Responsible for your health and safety or you and colleagues Always deliver excellent customer care and service Working as an integral team member during Larger Specialist Projects including Laboratory and Executive Office relocations Complying with all company and health and safety procedures