HGV Class 2 Driver

The Delivery Group is seeking permanent HGV Class 2 Collection Drivers for their Aylesford operations in Kent, offering a £500 signing bonus after three months. The role requires flexibility with shift hours and involves completing collections and deliveries, ensuring excellent customer service, and conducting daily vehicle checks. Candidates must possess a full HGV Class 2 licence, CPC modules 2 and 4, and demonstrate strong communication skills and a solid work ethic. The position includes comprehensive training, a salary starting at £15.33 per hour, 20 days of annual leave, and additional benefits such as a pension scheme and life insurance.

£500 signing bonus – Payable after 3 months of employment!
Shift Starts between 8am and 11am. 40 Hours per week plus overtime
Due to the expansion of our Kent based operations we are are seeking *permanent*, HGV Class 2 Collection Drivers to join our Transport team based at our Aylesford location.
Hours may vary. It is essential that candidates are flexible to work outside of the normal core hours. Usual working pattern will be Monday to Friday.
*The Position*
Working to specified run list provided, complete collections and deliveries to plan.
The responsibilities of the role will be as follows:
* Collect and deliver plts, Yorks and loose bags
* Complete all deliveries within the timelines set out by the client.
* Provision of excellent customer service, displaying a professional attitude and behaviour to customers and staff at all times.
* Transportation and the safe delivery of Company and Customers products.
* Conduct daily vehicle checks on your allocated vehicle
* To report any defects on the vehicle
* To report any incidents that you or the vehicle are involved in from the location
* To comply with the company driver behaviour guidelines
*The Individual*
To suit this role, you will have and be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
* Hold a full HGV Class 2 licence with CPC modules 2 & 4
* Strong understanding of the English language, both written and verbal
* Be a strong communicator
* Strong work ethic
* Area covered; London & the South East
* Keen attention to detail and a desire to get things right the first time.
* You will be able to work independently and as part of a team, with a positive attitude towards change
* Be a quick and eager learner whilst being able to ask for help and assistance when needed
* Able to use your own initiative to complete deliveries
* Personable, polite, and friendly with an approachable nature
* Good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks
*The Package*
* You will be given full training and support to meet the requirements of the role
* 20 Days Annual Leave, excluding public holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Death in service benefit
*Who we are?*
Founded in 1968, the Delivery Group is the 4th largest mail operator within the UK. The Delivery Group is a world-wide leader in providing bespoke global mail and parcel solutions, as well as offering time critical courier and bespoke warehousing/ logistics solutions to the business world, working with many global, multi-national and blue-chip companies. Partnering with many other worldwide distribution services allows us to offer cost effective, timely and reliable solutions to our prestigious client base.
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Job Type: Permanent
Pay: From £15.33 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Additional pay:
* Signing bonus
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* Day shift
Experience:
* Class 2 Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* driver CPC (required)
* Driving Licence (required)
* Category C Licence (required)
Work Location: In person