EP Group - HGV Class 2 Driver

Established in 1974, Euro Packaging Ltd are a privately owned UK based manufacturer, consolidator and innovator to Retail, Leisure, Food Service & Hospitality market sectors, with over 50 years of experience and supply into to a range of major UK and European retailers.

The Company has an opportunity for an experienced Class 2 driver to join the team in our Birmingham Outbase. To provide a best in class, professional, efficient, safe and legally compliant delivery service.

The HGV Class 2 Driver role is offered on a full-time basis starting between 4 and 7am, guaranteed 50 hours pw. Occasional nights out are required. We offer an excellent package which includes a highly competitive remuneration; pension, and 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.

Reports to: Transport Manager

The Role - HGV Class 2 Driver:

Responsible for the safe, accurate and timely transportation of multiple daily cage/pallet and/or carton deliveries from outbase to customer
As first point of contact, provide excellent customer service and actively seek ways to engender a positive relationship at all times
Immediately communicate any issues encountered to central Transport hub and keep customer apprised of actions being taken to resolve
Load and unload deliveries, either individually or with assistance, with or without mechanical freight handling equipment
Perform frequent lifting, pulling, and carrying of freight
Inspect vehicle for defects and safe operating condition before, during, and after trips and submit a fully completed daily vehicle check sheet
Maintain interior and exterior vehicle cleanliness on a daily basis
Confirm prior to outbase departure that all delivery details are available for inspection and that appropriate proof of delivery (POD) accompanies each delivery and is completed/signed off prior to leaving the customer’s premises
Ensure that legal compliance, Health and Safety regulations and EPUK/Outbase procedures are followed at all times
Complete drop point risk assessments as and when required
When necessary, complete 1 for 1 pallet/cage repatriation and report any non-conformance, ensuring cages/pallets collected are re-usable
Feedback any travel/dwell time issues as and when encountered to central Transport hub as they happen
Feedback any delivery restriction issues/changes to Outbase Supervisor
Any other ad-hoc reasonable duties required by EPUK

The Person - Class 2 Driver:

Minimum 2 Years’ experience within a final mile delivery operation
HGV 2 (Cat C) driver licence - clean licence required
Driver Qualification Card (DQC)
Driver Digital Tachograph Card
Strong geographical knowledge of region
Highly focused on customer service
Excellent communication skills
Must be well presented, with a professional behaviour in key customer facing role
Self-starter - demonstrating an energetic, hands-on approach
Self-motivated with an ability to work individually as well as within a team