Class 2 Driver
Barrett Steel Limited • Reading
30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job description
All About the Role
Based at Goodman Steel, Reading site. We have a dual role available for a Class 2 Driver who will also work in the warehouse as often as required. When driving, the role will be a multi-drop role where you will carry out driving and related duties ensuring the safe carriage and delivery of steel goods. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 08:30am to 5pm, plus overtime when required.
Specific tasks include:
- To check the load security & weight distribution according to latest safe working practices at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Ensures vehicles are in safe condition, with daily checks correctly completed before use, & are operated in a safe manner.
- To oversee the safe unloading of vehicles at customer premises and delivering excellent Customer Service.
- Ensuring Proof of Delivery documents are signed, dated & returned without delay
- Pick computer generated orders with repetitive handling/lifting of heavy and large item.
- Transferring stock to its location using manual handling, forklift trucks and cranes.
- Assisting in the overall production and dispatch of customers’ orders
- Ensure all documentation is correctly actioned for accuracy of stock
- Always adhering to all health and safety regulations, on and off site
We offer you
- Highly competitive salary depending on your experience
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life assurance
- Company discount scheme for savings on retail and leisure
- Access to health and wellbeing services
- Barrett Steel pension
- Career progression
All About You
You will have the passion, drive, and confidence to work within the business in a collaborative, creative way.
Essential Skills for the role:
- Class 2 License with less than 6 points
- Own a Driver CPC & Digital Taco Card
- Ideally you will already have experience in a busy warehouse using forklift trucks
- Builds strong relationships quickly & holds excellent communications skills
- Organised & methodical in your approach
- A health & safety champion
- Flexible approach with a one team mindset