Class 1 OR 2 HGV Driver
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Class 1 OR 2 HGV Driver to work from our site in Thurrock.
Hours of work are 5:30am to 4:45pm Monday to Friday.
The Role is to:
- Carry out driving & related duties involved with the carriage of goods to & from Kloeckner client locations. Ensuring driving is carried out in a safe & efficient manner, in full compliance with road traffic regulations.
- To oversee the safe unloading of vehicles at customer premises, ensuring Proofs of Delivery are signed & returned without delay.
- To check the load security & weight distribution according to latest safe working practices before setting out & after each drop.
- As required, & appropriately trained, works mobile equipment to load &/or unload vehicles.
- Follows best practices for fuel efficient driving.
- Participates in Ten Commandments continuous improvement activities (TPM, 5S, etc).
- Actively takes responsibility for keeping vehicle clean & tidy.
- Is proactive in identifying potential health & safety hazards in the workplace.
- Ensures vehicles are in safe condition, with daily checks correctly completed before use, & are operated in a safe manner.
As required accurately updates documentation relating to the carriage of products.
Relevant Skills
- Full DCPC
- Used to working in a flexible, results oriented, team environment.
- Drivers are required to fulfil 35 hours of training for their DCPC
- Has worked in warehousing or distribution business.
- HGV driving skills (& licensed to the appropriate vehicle class).
- Able to read written instructions & record accurately work carried out.
- Understanding and experience of EHS requirements, in a warehouse or distribution environment.
The Company and Benefits:
Kloeckner Metals are one of the largest stockholder & distributor in its field in the UK and Ireland, and a key member of the larger parent group. We are also one of the leading service centre companies in the European and American markets combined.
As well as a competitive salary we also offer an attractive benefits package which include:
• Contributory Pension
• Long Service Awards
• Discount cards for shops and restaurants
• Gym & Health Club discounts
• Holiday Trading
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lease Cars by Salary Sacrifice
• Life Assurance
