At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive an 18-tonne lorry, ensuring safe and efficient deliveries.
- Company: Join Mayflower, a leading laundry service provider in Woolwich.
- Benefits: Enjoy a £29,000 salary, 23 days holiday, and discounts at over 850 retailers.
- Other info: Access ongoing training and a personal welfare helpline.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Qualifications: Must have 1 year of experience driving an 18-tonne lorry.
The predicted salary is between 29000 - 29000 £ per year.
Mayflower is seeking a reliable, skilled HGV Class 2 (18 Tonne) Lorry Driver to join our team in Woolwich, London. You will be a key member of our transportation department, responsible for conducting daily inter-depot transfers of laundry stock between our depots. You’ll be joining a market-leading company with a good salary and great benefits, where you will be truly valued.
About the Role:
As an HGV Class 2 18-tonne lorry driver, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our transportation services. You’ll work closely with our Dispatch Manager to ensure that all deliveries are carried out efficiently and professionally. You’ll need to be based in the Woolwich area and have at least 12 months experience driving an 18-tonne lorry for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate an HGV Class 2 (18 Tonne) lorry safely and efficiently, complying with all traffic laws and regulations.
- Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections to ensure the vehicle is in good working order.
- Load and unload goods, ensuring proper handling to avoid damage during transit.
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries, including logs of hours worked, mileage etc.
- Ensure all deliveries are carried out in a professional and timely manner.
- Project the right image by wearing uniform, maintaining equipment, and delivering high-quality work on customer sites.
What We Offer:
- An annual salary of £29,000.
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (31 days in total).
- Access to Virtual GP for you and your family.
- Fabulous savings with PHS Perks, with discounts at over 850 retailers including supermarkets.
- 24 hour personal welfare helpline.
- Pension.
- Opportunity to work for a leading provider of laundry services.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Professional growth and career advancement potential.
Requirements:
- At least 1 years’ experience working in a similar environment.
- At least 1 years’ experience driving an 18 Tonne lorry.
- High level of commitment and ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Flexibility and attention to detail.
- Physical fitness and full, clean driving license.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Strong knowledge of road safety regulations and best practices for safe driving.
