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HGV2 Driver

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level

AI generated summary

  • You must have a valid HGV2 license, a clean driving record, and experience in large vehicle operation. Safety awareness and excellent customer service skills are essential for this role.
  • You will transport goods safely, conduct vehicle inspections, maintain logs, ensure timely deliveries, and adhere to safety regulations while providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

  • The HGV 2 Driver Must Be/have
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Personable and professional approach
  • Able to build rapport with customers
  • Prompt - an excellent time keeper!
  • Appropriate licenses
  • MPQC card (desirable)
  • Safe Urban Driving certificate (desirable)
  • CPC Qualification (desirable)
  • Organised and efficient with paperwork
  • Able to commute to the Banbury area
  • Comfortable with early starts
  • Responsible to keep the lorry clean and tidy
  • A clean driving licence / less than six penalty points (considered)

Responsibilities

  • Operating a 32 tonne tipper lorry
  • Supervising the loading of the vehicle so that products are safely loaded and secured to minimise chances of damage
  • Maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of the driving cab
  • Ensuring accidents are kept to a minimum
  • Working carefully and promptly to ensure the deliveries are prompt and delivered safely
  • Writing delivery tickets and maintaining paperwork

FAQs

What is the location of the job?

The job is located near Banbury, at a village location on the Oxon/Warks border.

What type of vehicle will I be driving?

You will be driving a 32 tonne tipper lorry.

Is an MPQC card required for this position?

An MPQC card is desirable but not essential for this position.

What are the working hours for this role?

This is a full-time position based on 40 hours per week, with possible variations depending on workload and guaranteed overtime.

What is the salary for the HGV2 driver position?

The salary is up to £18 per hour, inclusive of overtime.

How much overtime is guaranteed?

There are 5 hours of guaranteed overtime at time and a half.

Are there any qualifications needed for this job?

You must have the appropriate driving licenses; a CPC qualification, Safe Urban Driving certificate, and MPQC card are desirable.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Employees receive 21 days of holiday, access to a company statutory pension scheme, and the potential for overtime payments.

How should I approach the cleanliness of the lorry?

You are responsible for keeping the lorry clean and tidy at all times.

Will I need to start work early?

Yes, you should be comfortable with early starts as required by the job.

Human Resources
Industry
11-50
Employees
2011
Founded Year

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