HGV 2 Driver (East Grinstead)
- Danielle Grant
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Our Client is an established Building Trade company, with depots based in the South East of England. They are looking for a HGV 2 Driver to join their team in their East Grinstead depot. Client will accept to HGV drivers.
Delivering to residential and commercial customers. The job does involve 80% handballing products, 5-7 drops per day. Rotating zone areas in the Southeast and the opportunity to progress onto HIAB/Moffat.
Main Duties
To carry out multidrop deliveries between our depots and customers in a safe and efficient way.
Carry out manual handling of goods.
Must be able to load and strap own vehicle for next day’s deliveries.
Able to switch between 3.5 to HGV 2 if required.
Transporting goods between our depots and trade and domestic customers.
Ensuring your vehicle is clean, safe and your load is legally roadworthy.
Undertaking vehicle safety checks, basic repairs, and maintenance.
Overseeing and assisting with loading and unloading.
Updating delivery paperwork, logbooks and tracking mileage.
Complying with all relevant driving regulations and rules.
Staying informed on road closers, diversions, and traffic jams.
Reporting any delays or accidents.
Driver training given on site.
Must be able drive a flat bed and use company mobile and SAT NAV.
Able to work with weekly rotating shifts to enable a coverage of 5 zone areas in the Southeast.
Qualifications And Experience
Must HGV Class 2 licence (with no more than 6 points on licence).
Pass a pre-requisite certified medical.
Be physically fit.
Hold a Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC).
Experience with GPS navigation, mapping, and route planning.
Ability to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device.
Be willing to train into the Moffatt and HIAB 26t.
Good attention to detail to ensure that correct products are loaded/unloaded.
Must carry out manual handling on products.
Good communicator and comfortable dealing with customers.
Ability to successfully handle difficult situations in a calm manner.
Must have a flexible attitude and readiness to adapt swiftly to change.
Be self-motivated and have the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday (no weekend work).
Standards contract hours are 08:00 to 17:30.
Drivers have a more flexible approach so they can miss peak traffic.
Benefits
Standard 20 days bookable holiday with an extra three over the Christmas period, so 23 in total.
No Bank Holidays and Shut on the last working day before Christmas and open in January.
Company pension.
We will try to respond to reply to all applicants. If, however you have not heard from us within 7 days you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements advertised by CDH Recruitment Limited
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