HGV Class 2 Driver
Hours: 45 (across Monday-Friday only)
Location: Wakefield
Package: Basic salary up to £27,994 plus bonus & flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (Plus additional annual leave purchasing scheme)
Sector: Packaging distribution
The Company
We, the UK's largest packaging distributor have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver to join our logistics team based in Wakefield.
We are a committed equal opportunities employer that champions ‘dignity in the workplace'. Our focus is to provide customers with fully integrated and innovative packaging solutions, augmented by outstanding customer service. As a leading distributor, logistics is at the very heart of what we do best. Welcoming dedicated new people into our business who have a passion for delivering excellence is key to our continued success.
HGV Class 2 Driver – Key Duties
1. Multiple customer deliveries in the local region (average of 1-15 drops daily)
2. Drive Company HGV vehicles and operate Company equipment in a safe and professional manner in accordance with Company policies, procedures & legislation
3. Load your vehicle daily on return and secure load for safety (using forklifts, reach/counterbalance)
4. Provide a professional HGV driving service, to meet & exceed customer expectations
5. Comply with the vehicle security and standing procedure at all times
6. Carry out HGV vehicle and auxiliary equipment checks (reporting defects) prior to the operation of any vehicle
7. Report any delivery issues or exceptions in a timely manner
8. Responsible for the Health and Safety of themselves and others, adhering to safe working practices and the Health & Safety at Work Act, including accident, incident, and damage reporting
Our Benefits
We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits package can include: –
9. 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
10. Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually)
11. Contributory pension scheme
12. Annual (company paid) volunteering day
13. Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues
14. Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
15. Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)
16. Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
17. Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements
18. Long service awards (5-40 years)
19. Charitable giving options
20. Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
21. O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)
22. Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies)
23. O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)
24. Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies)
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE