HARPER & GUY CONSULTING LTD
HGV Class 2 Driver
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Drivers Required: HGV Class 2 Driver
LOCATION: Williton depot and transfer station Roughmoor, Williton Industrial Estate, Somerset, Williton, Taunton TA4 4RF
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RATES: HGV Class 2 driver
- Days: Standard rate £16.20 | Peak Rate £20ph
- Overtime Rate: £24.30 Applicable after 40 hours weekly
- Estimated weekly pay based on 40 hours: £800 per week
- Expected annual earnings: £41,600
HG Recruitment is recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 drivers for a client role. Suitable candidates are encouraged to APPLY NOW
DUTIES:
- Adhering to safe working practices to always ensure the safety of yourself and others.
- Securing load of the trailer to ensure products are safely secured to minimise chances of damage.
- Refuse and Waste Collections within residential Areas.
- Working in a team of 3 (1 driver, 2 loaders) collecting residential waste & tipping vehicle.
- HGV Class 2 driver must Carry out multi-drop collections.
- Be aware of any vehicle defects and bring to the attention of Transport Office as necessary
- Possess excellent customer facing awareness skills
- Be a good timekeeper and be able to work unsupervised
- Possess an Enthusiastic and reliable attitude towards delivering first class customer service
- Must have good communication skills and a flexible can-do attitude to work
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Benefits
- Planned Average 8-10 hours shift
- Monday-Friday shifts 0615 starts, with optional overtime on Saturday.
- Consistent regular ongoing work and job security, possibility of Temp to Perm.
- Pension scheme
- Attractive rewards and premiums associated with weekend working
- Supportive, customer-focused team
- Supportive Free onsite training, Driver trainers support, inc upskilling, CPC, And ongoing periodic training
- Mentor and Mental health first aider available.
- Driver portal - clearly displaying assignment briefs, payslips, holiday accrual, historical pay and working time data.
- Driver apps, communicate with the team and always be heard.
- Manned 24/7 availability
Requirements:
- HGV C licence New passes welcome
- Digi Tacho & CPC cards
- Maximum 6 points for minor endorsements
- Knowledge of driver regulations (WTD & Drivers Hours)
- Good national geographical awareness
- Possess excellent customer facing awareness skills
- Good timekeeper and able to work unsupervised
- Enthusiastic and reliable with a commitment to delivering first class customer service
- Must have good communication skills and a flexible can-do attitude to work
- NEWLY QUALIFIED HGV Class 2 DRIVERS CONSIDERED THAT CAN REVERSE CONFIDENTLY ON A BLIND SIDE.
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Decades of experience in the supply chain, HG has a strong well-established reputation. Offering great job opportunities within transport & logistics. With a nationwide footprint, our manned service is available 24/7, trusted to always match you with the right job. Click APPLY NOW & join our winning team.
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