HGV2 Driver/Porter

Shudy Camps, England, United Kingdom

12/19/2024

Are you an experienced Porter/Driver with a Full Class 2 Driving License looking for a new role in a company with nearly 150 years of experience within the logistics and removals sector?

Due to continued growth, we're looking for a Class 2 Driver, that's hard-working and resilient as you'll be delivering and loading/unloading a range of goods from furniture to high valued artwork. You'll be part of a team delivering a premium service, loading and unloading, ensuring great care is put into the safe journey of our client's valued items and your colleagues.

This is a fantastic opportunity to travel throughout the UK and Europe with fantastic promotion opportunities within Johnsons1871.

Our businesses add a tremendous amount of value above and beyond simply moving things from A to B. With innovative and market-leading tools for asset tracking and management and a Sustainability First message, Johnsons Laboratory Logistics has big ambitions and already wins day after day against their competition.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we work in and follow the guidelines of the Equal Opportunities Act 2010.

Our aim is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.

Requirements Skills, Qualifications And Licences

• HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (essential)
• Team leading and/or supervisory experience (preferred)
• Digital Tacho Driver Card (essential)
• Drivers Qualification Card (CPC) (essential)
• Knowledge of established legal tachograph procedures (essential)
• ADR - Packages (preferred)
  
  

Daily Responsibilities

• Vehicle daily checks of your allocated HGV Class 2/7.5t /3.5t vehicle.
• Ensuring the vehicle is equipped with all the relevant specialist equipment required for the days operation.
• Lifting and packing a range of Laboratory equipment, furniture, fine art and more.
• Taking goods in or out of storage.
• Lifting and moving loads in excess of 25kg.
• Ensuring the highest of standards are met when on site.
• Responsible for your health and safety or you and colleagues.
• Always deliver excellent customer care and service.
• Complying with all company and health and safety procedures.
  
  

BenefitsAs a Class 2 Driver, you'll receive a starting day rate of £130. You'll receive incentives and a benefits package which will include the Employees Discount Scheme, Healthcare and Life Insurance cover after 3 months. You'll also receive 23+8 days' holiday.

Enhanced Criminal Record Check

You will be required to undertake an "Enhanced Criminal Record Check" which will involve providing three years of address and employment history, valid ID and a character reference. If you believe there could be an issue with either of these requirements, please inform us at your application stage.