Class 2 Driver

Kempton Park Source: WhatJobs

£36,000

Role: Class 2 Driver

Location: Ashford, Middlesex

Hours: Full time, 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with overtime and weekend working available

Salary: £36,000 + overtime

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an Class 2 Driver to join our client's successful and close-knit team.

Who are they

Our client is a well-established specialist delivery business providing a high-quality white glove delivery and installation service. This is a varied role combining HGV driving with the delivery, handling and installation of high-value and specialist items.

The role involves working as part of a team to safely handle, transport, deliver and install items for customers, so candidates need to be physically capable, practical and comfortable using basic tools.

Benefits

Overtime available after 9 hours daily
Saturday overtime paid at time and a half
Sunday overtime paid at time and three-quarters
45-hour working week
Ongoing training and development
In-house training with the opportunity to gain a CSCS card
Opportunity for newly qualified HGV drivers to develop their experience
Close-knit and s

Duties of a Class 2 Driver

Drive a varied HGV fleet and occasionally a Luton van
Provide a professional white glove delivery service
Deliver high-value and specialist items safely and securely
Assist with the installation and building of delivered items
Safely handle and heavy lift items as part of a team
Wrap items and take photographs where required
Use basic tools to assist with installation work
Work closely with colleagues to ensure deliveries are completed to a high standard
Communicate professionally with customers throughout the delivery process
Maintain flexibility with working hours, including occasional afternoon/evening on-call work
Participate in weekend working, approximately 1 in 3 weekends

What we would like from you

Valid HGV Class 2 licence
Previous HGV driving experience is preferred, ideally around 2 years, although newly qualified drivers will be considered
Physically fit and able to carry out heavy lifting
Comfortable with practical work, tools and installation tasks
Good communication skills are essential
Professional and customer-focused approach
Strong team player who is comfortable working closely with colleagues
Flexible approach to working hours
Willingness to work approximately 1 in 3 weekends
Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn
Able to provide a high level of care when handling high-value items