LGV Class 2 Drivers - Howdens
Basingstoke
The Company
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers, and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company, we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
We are looking for an LGV Class 2 Driver to join us on a permanent, full-time basis working 50 hours per week. The working shift is days with an 6:00 - 7:00 start.
The Benefits
- A salary of £41,270.84 per annum.
- 22 days’ holiday rising to 25 days after 5 years.
- Health Cash Plan
- Stable, guaranteed income
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee discount schemes, including E-vouchers and gift cards, gym membership as well as a recognition platform
- Life cover
- Critical Illness Cover
- Free uniform
- Employee Wellness initiatives – WeCare - includes 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more
- KareHero care support management service
This is a fantastic opportunity for a DCPC qualified Class 2 driving professional, looking to take their next career step and join a world-renowned logistics company.
Here at Yusen Logistics, we like to think big and this applies to your goals as well as ours. So, we provide you with tailored professional development as you achieve your potential.
Our values are ‘Connected, Committed and Creative’. This approach is why we offer you an exceptional wellness package, as we believe that a happy you, is good for you and good for us!
So, if you are ready for your next step and eager to make an impact, we are waiting to hear from you.
The Role
As a LGV Class 2 Driver, you will complete multiple deliveries and collections of building related products across our dedicated Howden’s depots.
Specifically, you will follow a mapped route and will complete on average between eight to ten deliveries and collections per day.
You will use your delivery expertise to assist where necessary with loading or unloading items that are unsuitable for our FLT trained depot staff to move.
Please note, this role will involve some manual handling activities.
About You
To be considered a LGV Class 2 Driver, you will need:
- A full, valid driving LGV class 2 licence
- A maximum of six points on your licence (excluding BA, CD, DD, DR or DG codes)
- A valid DCPC qualification
- A valid Digital Tachograph card
- Good communication skills
- A flexible approach to work with the ability to start at varying times
Ideally, you will have experience of working in an environment that involves tail lift use, multi-drop and manual handling.
Other organisations may call this role Multi-Drop Driver, Delivery Driver, Multi-Drop Delivery Driver, Truck Driver, Lorry Driver, Class 2 Driver, LGV Driver, Large Goods Vehicle Driver, Goods Vehicle Driver, or Collections and Delivery Driver.
Yusen Logistics Ltd is an equal opportunities employers, value diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.