JOB TITLE: HGV class 2 Driver
LINE MANAGER: Transport Supervisor
LOCATION: Aylesford, UK
WORKING HOURS: 7.00am – 4.30pm
A bit about the role....
We are looking for an experienced HGV driver to join our transport team. We pride ourselves on our customer service and we like to offer a “white glove” service to our customers. It is a physical role that will involve heavy lifting of our furniture and other products. As part of a small team, we expect everyone to be respectful of responsibility and commitment.
Some of the key responsibilities
* Providing white glove delivery and installation of our products and furniture.
* Loading and unloading of vehicles.
* Heavy lifting required.
* To carry out daily tasks as set out by the Transport Supervisor.
* Communication with other departments as required.
* Working as part of a team and doing other ad-hoc jobs as needed.
* Ensuring your vehicle is kept maintained and any faults or defects are reported immediately upon inspection.
* Ensuring that all health and safety procedures are followed.
Requirements
* A full and valid UK driving licence with HGV class 2 license.
* Involves heavy lifting so you need to be physically fit, able to lift and manoeuvre heavy loads.
* Manual handling training will be provided.
* Some woodwork, carpentry or furniture assembly experience would be ideal but not essential.
* Superb customer service skills with a polite, professional and helpful manner
* Strong team player.
* Very practical.
* Happy to work away overnight as required.
* Willing to work overtime as required.
* Enthusiastic, flexible approach with can-do attitude.
* Reliable and punctual – a real team-player.
* Accurate and careful.
* Excellent verbal communications skills.
* You embody our company people value:
o Teamwork - Collaborate effectively with humility, appreciating and integrating individual skills and perspectives to achieve collective goals.
o Committed - Dedicate yourself fully to your role, going above and beyond with self-motivation and loyalty to achieve individual, team, and company goals.
o Ownership - Take full responsibility for your work, performance, and conduct, acting with integrity, staying organised, and learning from feedback and mistakes.
o Positive - Approach tasks with optimism and innovation, viewing challenges as opportunities, and bringing energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate others.
o Responsive - React quickly and effectively to needs and feedback, prioritising tasks with urgency, embracing change, and maintaining a proactive approach.
Why work for us
Pineapple is a leader in designing and manufacturing innovative furniture solutions for challenging environments. A family run company started in 1975, Pineapple is now a global business with headquarters in Kent (UK) and offices in France, Germany and the USA.
Pineapple still runs by its original ethos of creating mindfully designed furniture that not only works effortlessly and looks great but also helps foster a calm and supportive environment. Join Pineapple and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference through quality, innovation, sustainability and exceptional customer care.
Benefits
What we offer you
* Proudly featured in The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2024
* Competitive pay
* Pension scheme
* Healthcare Cash Plan – You can claim for medical expenses, dentist or optical services, as well as access to 100s of deals and discounts
* 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
* Extra day’s leave for your birthday
* Workplace nursery scheme
* On joining we'll plant a tree in your honour
* Regular team socials and events
* Monthly pizza Friday
* Employee referrals bonus scheme
* Recognition of excellence/Employee rewards schemes
* Company volunteering day
* High quality office environment
* Sustainability focused business
* Free onsite parking / walking distance from train station
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Agencies we know where you are if we need any support, thank you for your interest in working with Pineapple.