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Driver
Class 2 driving experience required
Permanent, Full Time
Wakefield, WF1 5RL
Salary - negotiable
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Following expansion, we are looking to recruit Class 2 Drivers.
About us:
We are the manufacturing hub of a £60 million turn over Group, producing high-quality windows, doors, and conservatory roofs for a network of leading home improvement retailers, new build sites and trade businesses across the UK. Based in Wakefield, we combine advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship to deliver exceptional products that help homeowners transform their living spaces.
Our success is built on teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to quality at every stage of the process from design and production through to delivery. We're proud to invest in our people, offering hands-on training, career development, and the opportunity to grow within a business that values hard work and new ideas.
You will take pride in your work and ensure the timely delivery of a quality product to our retail network. If you are looking for a role where you can utilise your skills, knowledge and experience and focus on the delivery of a quality product, then you could be perfect for this role.
You will be focussed on meeting deadlines, with a strong desire to achieve customer satisfaction. You will be highly motivated, with a "can-do" approach, enthusiastic and committed. You will know what it takes to achieve targets – and you'll have the motivation to get results.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday with early morning starts and the possibility of at least 1 overnight stays per week. We offer fantastic opportunities to progress in a forward-thinking company.
Role Responsibilities
- Safely load, transport, and unload products to designated locations.
- Check loads for accuracy and ensure all products are handled carefully.
- Conduct daily vehicle checks, reporting any defects immediately.
- Adhere to all transport legislation, including tachograph and driver hour regulations.
- Communicate professionally with customers and site staff.
- Obtain accurate delivery documentation and signatures.
- Handle any delivery issues promptly and courteously.
- Ensure all goods are secured safely before transit.
- Follow company Health & Safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and roadworthiness of company vehicles. xgikmsk
- To work in accordance with health and safety regulations, ensuring the health and safety of all staff, reporting near misses and RIDDOR.
Experience and skills required:
- A full valid clean UK driving licence (Class 2) is required As this role involves driving company vehicles, candidates must be over 25 to meet the eligibility requirements of the Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Class 2 Driver in Wakefield employer: Equals One
At Equals One, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values teamwork and hands-on leadership. Located in Harrogate, our work culture fosters collaboration and efficiency, offering a four-day working week and competitive pay, including an unsocial hours supplement. We provide ample opportunities for employee growth and development, making this a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the logistics and delivery sector.
