HGV Class 2 Driver
Hours : 45 (across Monday-Friday only)
Location : Wakefield
Package : Basic salary up to £27,994 plus bonus & flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (Plus additional annual leave purchasing scheme)
Sector : Packaging distribution
The Company
We, the UK's largest packaging distributor have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver to join our logistics team based in Wakefield.
We are a committed equal opportunities employer that champions ‘dignity in the workplace'. Our focus is to provide customers with fully integrated and innovative packaging solutions, augmented by outstanding customer service. As a leading distributor, logistics is at the very heart of what we do best. Welcoming dedicated new people into our business who have a passion for delivering excellence is key to our continued success.
HGV Class 2 Driver – Key Duties
- Multiple customer deliveries in the local region (average of 1-15 drops daily)
- Drive Company HGV vehicles and operate Company equipment in a safe and professional manner in accordance with Company policies, procedures & legislation
- Load your vehicle daily on return and secure load for safety (using forklifts, reach / counterbalance)
- Provide a professional HGV driving service, to meet & exceed customer expectations
- Comply with the vehicle security and standing procedure at all times
- Carry out HGV vehicle and auxiliary equipment checks (reporting defects) prior to the operation of any vehicle
- Report any delivery issues or exceptions in a timely manner
- Responsible for the Health and Safety of themselves and others, adhering to safe working practices and the Health & Safety at Work Act, including accident, incident, and damage reporting
Our Benefits
We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus / incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits package can include : –
25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public / bank holidaysAdditional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually)Contributory pension schemeAnnual (company paid) volunteering dayEmployee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issuesExtensive range of training / development & potential progression opportunitiesEmployee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail / leisure brands)Simply Health / Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying rolesEnhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlementsLong service awards (5-40 years)Charitable giving optionsFinancial support with eye-tests / purchasing glasses (DSE users only)O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies)O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies)NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE