Job Title: Removals Class 2 Driver

Location: London (NW10)

Salary Package: Up to £39,520 + Overtime opportunities

About the Role:

Our well-established removals client is currently looking to appoint a skilled Class 2 Driver to join their team.  Your primary responsibility will be to drive and operate company vehicles (LGVs), ensuring the secure and timely transport of clients' possessions during the relocation process.

A typical day will involve overseeing the transportation of furniture, boxes, and various items while delivering superior customer service.  The post also offers the opportunity to manage the branch in the Manager's absence, therefore leadership skills as well as being conversant with both industry and company standards is essential.

The ideal Class 2 Driver will have a robust background in the removals industry or a similar role involving furniture delivery, packing, and warehouse operations.

This role is physically demanding, requiring the candidate to be fit and healthy. A valid and clean driver's license for vehicles  (Category C or equivalent) is essential, as is a CPC Certificate and compliance with legal tachograph procedures.

Key Requirements include:

• Liaising directly with customers, providing an excellent level of service delivery.
• Directing and controlling team members
• Ensuring instructions and standards of discipline, workmanship and safety (including accident reporting) are maintained at all times.
• Supervisory and team leadership/motivational skills.
• Ability to work from plans/drawings and instruct staff accordingly.
• Knowledge and compliance of 'O' License regulations and working time directive.
• Knowledge and experience of office and commercial work.
• Knowledge and experience of implementing Health & Safety Regulations and conducting Risk Assessments.
• Experience in coaching staff.

Candidates with familiarity with local traffic regulations, routes, and basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting skills are preferred.

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