HGV Class 2 Driver

Menzies Distribution Solutions are looking for a HGV Class 2 Driver to join our team based in Wednesbury. You’ll be undertaking the delivery & collection of product on behalf of Menzies Distribution Solutions Limited and its customers. 

New Pass Drivers Welcome to Apply

The Details:

• Salary: £40,365 Per Annum
• Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday Days
• Basic 48 Hours Per Week
• Start & Finish Time: Varied
• Holiday Allowance: 20 days Plus Bank Holidays
• Parking available onsite
• Monthly Pay

HGV Class 2 Driver Duties:

• General driving duties, observing current legal and best practice delivering and collection to/from our customer’s premises or other Menzies locations.
• Wearing correct company uniform & PPE (clean & in good repair).
• Maintaining a professional standard when representing Menzies whilst delivering, driving or collecting products.
• Carry out pre-use checks prior to using any equipment / vehicle / trailer, complying with appropriate documentation &procedures.
• Reporting of any vehicle defects / damage or H&S issues to Menzies management.
• Ensuring that vehicle loads are safe and damage free, secured with the appropriate restraints as per company procedures / Safe Systems of Work.
• Check/ complete /retain and hand over all load documentation/POD’s and delivery paperwork.
• Ensure that the returned goods process is followed at all times.
• Provide relevant feedback to management on information gathered whilst completing your duties.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness using all equipment safely as specified in operating procedures and Safe Systems of Work.
• Comply with all EU drivers’ hours/tachograph / WTD regulations. (including GB Domestic where appropriate).
• Adhere to all H&S rules. Comply with other sites rules and maintain high standards of compliance, hygiene and housekeeping.
• Operate in accordance with Menzies’s policies and procedures.
• Nights out may be required in line with operational requirements.
• Comply with any other reasonable requests from Management.

Key Experience and Qualifications:

• Candidate must be 25 years of age or over
• Candidate must have no more than 6 points (current) on their license and no endorsements for DD / DR offence codes.
• Moffett licence desirable but not essential
• Must have a current, valid license appropriate to the category required. (C1 for 7.5t MAM, C for rigid vehicles up to 32 MAM and C+E for articulated vehicles) (MAM maximum authorized Mass)
• Candidates with a non-GB driving license and who live in GB must provide evidence of a GB Certificate of registration, which can be obtained free from the DVLA on submission of Form D9.
• Must be capable of passing a company driving assessment
• Must have experience of loading / unloading and delivering goods to customer premises. Experience of multi-drop deliveries desirable.
• A reasonable geographical knowledge of the UK
• Good understanding of Drivers Hours & WTD regulations
• A current Driver Qualification Card and preferably have accrued sufficient hours towards the next qualification period
• Must have a current /working digi-tacho card
• Must be able to pass a company medical

Technical Skills and Behaviours

• Excellent driving skills
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Health and Safety conscious. Demonstrate Menzies company values
• Ability to complete record sheets and paperwork accurately
• Reasonable level of fitness to work with loads
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Demonstrate a reasonable standard of numeracy & literacy
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English

Additional Benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programe