LGV Class 2 Driver

To support the General Manager, in running an effective and efficient Warehousing and Distribution operation, and to give our customers an exemplary service.

RESOURCES YOU ARE DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Vehicle – including daily checks in line with BRC requirements and checks for road worthiness.

• Stock: vehicle loading, in transit, delivery & put away

• Pallet truck, Health and Safety (General)

• Take responsibility for your own health and safety by acting in a measured and considered way and always keeping your own Health and Safety and that of those around you at the forefront of your thoughts.

• Support the GM & Operations Manager.

• Perform daily pre-use checks on the vehicle, one copy to be filed in site transport office.

• Conform to safe driving practices at all times.

• Where specific instructions relating to safe working practices are given, ensure that you do not deviate from the agreed process without consulting the GM beforehand.

• Medicals – Ensure medically fit.

• Manual Handling Training.

Vehicle

• Ensure that vehicle is kept in a clean, tidy and in well- presented state.

• Vehicle bed is to be swept clean prior to loading and stock is to be loaded and unloaded safely and free from any damage.

• Ensure the correct paperwork is on the vehicle for the deliveries that day.

• Customer collection must only be completed when prior authorisation has been agreed by the OM and the correct paperwork is on board.

• Ensure all delivery notes are signed by the customer or in their absence by you with a date and time of delivery.

• Report any vehicle or delivery issues to GM.

• Vehicle loading & unloading, put away stock at Customers.

• Work in warehouse & yard as required.

• Digital Tachographs – Conform to legal requirements for hours travelled and break requirements. Provide data downloads via Taco Card to the GM.

• CPC Training – intervals

• Make sure pallet truck is safe and secure on the vehicle.

• In conjunction with the GM plan routes to customers to avoid low bridges etc.

• Work wear – Ensure company clothing is clean each day to maintain company image to customers.

Customer Service

• Always communicate with customers in a polite and efficient manner.

• Check all customer orders off the vehicle to maintain accurate deliveries

Fuel

• Keep a record of the amount of diesel used; fuel cards – fuel card slips to be handed in to GM daily as required.

Cover Requirements

• If the driving workload is light, you will be expected to help/ assist in the warehouse on cleaning duties or as directed by the GM or Operations Manager.

Training

• Take the lead in your own professional development. Seek support and training when you believe it would be of benefit to the business and yourself.

• Where training is provided, give it your full attention, and make every effort to benefit.

• Undertake Drivers’ CPC training.

Dispak require an experienced LGV Class 2 Driver to join a small customer focused team in Whitchurch, Shropshire, delivering palletised goods to Customers across the Northern UK.

A clean driving licence is essential as is working knowledge of Digital Tachographs. Full or Partial Driver CPC qualification will be advantageous.

• Company pension

• Free parking

• On-site parking

• Pay rise, The successful candidate will be required to assist with loading at depot and will be solely responsible for unloading at customer’s premises, hence a high level of physical fitness is required as heavy lifting can be involved. Flexibility is key to the role as early starts are routine and overnights out are required (1-2 on average per week). Benefits include 25 days holiday per annum (3 days to be taken over Christmas shutdown) + Bank Holidays and access to the group pension scheme.

REPORTING TO: General Manager (GM)

REGULAR COMMUNICATION INTERNAL or EXTERNAL

• T&WM Calne

• General Customers

• All Site Staff

• Vehicle Inspectorate

• Operations Manager

• H&S Advisor

OCCASIONAL COMMUNICATION INTERNAL or EXTERNAL

• Managing Director Auditors

• Sales Director Service Providers

• Vehicle Providers