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HGV Class 2/ 7.5 tonne Driver

Abstract Recruitment
Posted a month ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 1NU, England

Salary

£14.59 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Abstract Recruitment is seeking experienced Class 2 drivers for a home delivery role in Bedford, offering a pay rate of £14.59 per hour with overtime at £18.24 per hour.
  • Candidates must have at least 6 months of experience driving Class 2 vehicles and hold a valid Class 2 driving licence, Digi tachograph card, and Driver CPC.
  • The role involves working as part of a two-person team, delivering items up to 80 kg and completing between 25 to 50 deliveries daily.
  • Candidates should demonstrate a positive attitude, work safely within health and safety guidelines, and have a basic mechanical understanding.
  • Shifts are scheduled from 06 AM to 5 PM, with a typical workweek of 48 hours over five days, followed by two days off.

Are you ready to drive your career forward?

Abstract Recruitment are looking for experienced Class 2 drivers who are passionate about hitting the road and delivering top-notch service for our client in Bedford.

Job description: Class 2 Home Delivery Driver - Two-person team

Candidates MUST hold a Class 2 category entitlement on their driving licence and ALSO a driver Digi card and Driver C P C

We are looking for Drivers who:

  • Demonstrate a respectful, positive attitude towards others. Behave in a fair and open manner
  • Work effectively as part of a team - the role is working as a 2-person crew
  • Work safely within the Health, safety, and environmental guidelines and insist others do the same
  • Hold a valid Class 2 Driving Licence
  • Have a valid Digi tachograph card and Driver CPC
  • Know the geographical area
  • Have a basic mechanical understanding
  • A full UK driving licence with category C entitlement
  • A valid Driver Qualification Card
  • Be in possession of a valid Digital Tachograph Card
  • No more than 6 current penalty points
  • No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years
  • Experience within home delivery network
  • Excellent customer services both written and verbal

This is a home delivery role, which would involve delivering items up to and including 80 kg as part of a two-person crew.

Multi drops to customers properties (including Room of choice)

Carrying items up to 160kg with lifting aids

Tachograph compliance (manual entries etc)

A typical day would consist of between 25 and 50 deliveries to customer homes/premises spanning 11 hours (typical finish times are around 16:00 to 17:00)

Due to the nature of the role the candidate(s) would be required to be in good health and able to carry out manual handling tasks without issue.

Skills
- Hold a valid driving licence with the appropriate entitlements
- Previous experience as a delivery driver
- Familiarity with driving larger vehicles
- Ability to drive efficiently and safely

Location: MK43 9AA

Start time: 06 AM - 5 PM

Shifts: 5 days on 2 days off

Sunday to Thursday

Tuesday to Saturday

Pay: £ 14.59 per hour

OT: £18.24 per hour

Probation: 3 months

Paid weekly

Average of 48 hours per week

Experience of driving Class 2 minimum 6 months

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In order to submit this application, a TotalJobs account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all TotalJobs’ services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to TotalJobs’ Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to TotalJobs and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.