First Military Recruitment
MB745: HGV Class 2 HIAB Driver
Location: Romford and surrounding areas
Salary: £38,000 + 15% bonus + overtime
Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 6am and 6 (flexi shifts in between these times on a 48 hour contract)
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Class 2 Driver on behalf of one of our fantastic clients who have a depot based in Romford, Essex.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure all goods are loaded, secured and delivered safely and professionally.
- Ensure all required paperwork is completed at point of delivery/collection.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Operate in accordance with training and Policies & Procedures.
- Comply with Health and Safety legislation, Company Health and Safety policies and procedures and current EU Road Transport Regulations at all times.
- Ensure the delivery vehicle is roadworthy and daily vehicle walk rounds have been completed and recorded.
Skills and Qualifications:
- A minimum Class 2 HGV driving licence (ideally clean) with Driver Qualification Card/Driver CPC.
- ALME/HIAB certificate
- Zero endorsements preferred; any endorsements must be stated at application stage.
- A minimum 12 months’ HGV driving experience ideally including 90 days tachograph recorded driving in the last 180 days, with current/working Digi/tacho card.
- Have a positive approach to Health & Safety.
- Good understanding of Driver Hours & WTD Regulations.
- Excellent driving skills.
- Experience of multidrop deliveries.
- Ideally experienced and hold a current accredited certificate in the safe operation of Lorry Mounted Loaders (including remote).
- Forklift Truck experience beneficial, although training will be provided for the right candidate.
- Knowledge of local area and experience of working within a Builders Merchant would be beneficial.
MB745: HGV Class 2 HIAB Driver
Location: Romford and surrounding areas
Salary: 38,000 + 15% bonus + overtime
Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 6am and 3.30pm (flexi shifts in between these times)
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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