HGV Class 2 Delivery Driver

Job Description

HGV Class 2 Driver – Days

Polar Speed UPS, Site 2 Glover Network Centre, Glover Industrial Estate, Spire Road, Washington, NE37 3HB

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 6am start

Salary: £33,731.64

Job Purpose And Key Responsibilities

• Managing the scanning of packages or pallets to your delivery vehicle
• Ensuring the safe and secure loading of all consignments to your vehicle using the appropriate equipment
• Assisting with the loading and unloading of deliveries
• Ensuring the vehicle is always kept at the correct temperature
• Conducting vehicle safety checks as outlined in documentation provided including the refrigeration unit on the vehicle
• Maintaining the cleanliness of both cab and chambers
• Reporting all defects as per the defect reporting purpose
• Adherence to all legislation governing HGV driving in the UK & Ireland
• Ensuring the driver’s card is downloaded upon completion of each shift
• Always demonstrating a professional and safe driving competency
• Always be smart and presentable
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Delivering and collecting of pharmaceutical consignments to GP Surgeries, Retail Pharmacies, Hospitals, and Wholesalers
• Communicating all operational delays or delivery failures
• Correct completion of EPOD/APOD, driver manifest, collection and refusal paperwork

Specialist Knowledge And Requirements

• Minimum category Class 2 drivers licence with ideally no more than 3 points
• Minimum 2 years driving experience in Class 2 driving, including motorways
• Driver certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification in date
• Previous relevant experience is advantageous
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise
• Team player mentality with ability to work on own initiative
• Must appreciate the need for maintaining confidentiality
• Build effective working relationships with customers and other departments across the business/network

Please note, for successful candidates Polar Speed UPS will run an enhanced DBS check and minimum 3 year referencing checks

Employee Type

Permanent

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