HGV Class 2 Driver
Euro Packaging UK Ltd
HGV Class 2 Driver
£29702
Euro Packaging UK Ltd, Birmingham
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 488e1129d7d54d0296776e09586ffa72
Full Job Description
- 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
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
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 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 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.