HGV Class 2 Driver

Novoferm have the privilege to be Europe's largest system supplier of garage doors, doors, frames and door operators.

Our teams are made up of over 3,000 members who between them serve private, trade and industrial customers.

Since 1955 our policy to deliver quality over quantity is ingrained at the heart of our company, something fully represented by our values and endorsed withISO9001 accreditation.

Since 2003 Novoferm has been a proud part of the Japanese Sanwa family of companies

Main purpose of the role:

Responsible for transporting goods and deliveries to their intended destinations. Duties include, driving heavy goods vehicles, planning delivery schedules and unloading deliveries.

Scope of the role:

Responsibilities of ensuring vehicle is legal and safe to drive, ensuring deliveries are completed in a timely professional manner.

Retain a good communication to both internal and external customers in a professional manner.

Primary Objectives:

Driving within the guidelines of the law
Loading & unloading with health and safety in mind to yourself and others
Ensuring vehicles are mechanically sound and legally roadworthy
Performing basic repairs and maintenance in the event of accident or breakdown while in transit
Safely securing heavy loads and large goods for transport
Organising the most efficient route from pickup point to drop off point
Keeping informed of road closures, accidents and traffic diversions
Organising multiple drop-offs and deliveries in each working day
Supervising and assisting with the loading and unloading of deliveries into the lorry
Updating vehicle logbooks, recording deliveries and tracking mileage
Complying with all MOT and in-house regulations and rule

Qualifications/skills/experience for the role:

Ability to drive long distances in cramped conditions while maintaining concentration
Ability to drive through the night or spend long periods of time away from home
Mechanical skills (e.g. changing the oil)
Ability to communicate with both suppliers and customers and provide up-to-date information, such as delivery times
A full UK driving
Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) for driving
HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) License, covering Category C1 and Category C vehicles

Additional Information:

Working days : Monday to Friday
Multi drop
Physically fit to lift garage doors
Occasional nights out
Own designated lorry
Overtime available
Full CPC compliant

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £15.04 per hour

Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme

Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
HGV Licence (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:
100% (required)

Work Location: In person