HGV Driver
Competitive salary, depending on experience
Permanent/ Full time
Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week
Letchworth, SG6 1LL
Petit Forestier, the European leader in refrigerated rental, is looking for an HGV Driver to hit the ground running in an exciting role based at our Letchworth Depot. The successful candidate will be a part of a tight-knit and friendly team invested in providing a quality service to all of our customers.
If you are a qualified HGV Driver with excellent customer service skills, then we would love to hear from you!
HGV Driver Benefits
* Free on-site parking.
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
* Increasing holiday entitlement for long service (capped at 30 days).
* Company pension.
* Employee referral scheme of up to £500 (before tax).
HGV Driver Role
* Perform vehicle movements as requested by the Depot Management Team.
* Ensure that vehicles are delivered to customers only where they are in a “ready to rent” state, and ensure that they have been cleaned to the Company’s standards before movement.
* Ensure accurate and full completion of vehicle check-in and check-out sheets, including noting of any vehicle damage, ensuring that a representative of the customer or supplier signs the sheet to acknowledge the vehicle condition.
* Contribute towards a safe fleet by ensuring that any vehicle problems are fed back to the Depot Management Team and Workshops.
* Ensure Health and Safety regulations are adhered to at all times.
* Communicate accurately with the Depot Management Team about any anticipated delays or issues.
* Ensure adherence to regulations on driver working hours and associated rest break requirements.
* Submit tachograph records (digital and manual) to the Depot Management Team at the required intervals for download and checking.
* Adhere to the Petit Forestier Fundamentals at all times.
* Report any accidents and near misses in line with Company procedures and any relevant legislation.
* Provide driving licence for inspection every six months and whenever renewed.
* Notify the Company immediately if any driving licence entitlements are amended, revoked or suspended.
* Ensure that Driver CPC status is maintained and in place at all times.
* Ensure that good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times.
* Any other ad-hoc duties as required.
What are we looking for?
Essential:
* Full Driving Licence including HGV Class 2.
* Full Driver CPC completed and appropriately certified.
* Basic understanding of minor vehicle repairs (bulbs, fluids).
* Effective verbal and written skills, coupled with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
* Planning and time management and ability to meet deadlines.
* Experience of fully completing vehicle check-in and check-out sheets.
* Working knowledge of current driver regulations and licensing.
Desirable:
* Experience in delivery and collection of vehicles.
To apply for the HGV Driver role, please submit your CV and a member of our recruitment team will contact you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Expected hours: 45 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension.
* Free parking.
* Life insurance.
* Sick pay.
* Store discount.
Schedule:
* Day shift.
* Monday to Friday.
Application question(s):
* What are your salary expectations for this role?
* What is your current salary/salary for most recent role?
Experience:
* Driving: 1 year (preferred).
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred).
* Driver CPC (preferred).
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PF1040_Let
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