At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive Class 2 vehicles, delivering goods safely and on time, with some loading and unloading.
- Company: Join a well-established UK engineering and manufacturing business with over 80 years of experience.
- Benefits: Earn £36,000 plus £24 per night for overnight stays, with overtime pay and generous holiday.
- Other info: Full-time, permanent role with excellent long-term prospects and training opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team, enjoy flexibility, and develop your driving career.
- Qualifications: Valid UK Class 2 licence and at least 3 years' delivery driving experience required.
The predicted salary is between 32625 - 39875 £ per year.
Location - Radcliffe, Manchester
Salary: £36,000
Shift: Monday–Friday, 45 hours per week, early starts and varying finish times. Overnight stays typically 2–3 nights per week, paid at an additional £24 per night.
Job Role of the Class 2 Driver:
A fantastic opportunity which is not to be missed by a strong Class 2 Driver has come to the forefront. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established UK engineering and manufacturing business with over 80 years of experience. You will be responsible for carrying out delivery driving to meet customer demands, with an average of 12–15 drops per day. You will also occasionally support with picking, packing, loading and unloading, ensuring all customer deliveries are completed safely, accurately and on time. The role will involve both day runs and overnight deliveries, with flexibility essential as start and finish times will vary depending on the allocated run.
Sector – Logistics / Distribution
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Class 2 Driver:
- Valid UK Class 2 driving licence.
- At least 3 years' experience in a similar Class 2 Driver role.
- Previous delivery driving experience.
- Clean UK driving licence.
- Manual handling experience.
- Ability to work safely within a warehouse and fleet environment.
- Flexibility to complete overnight stays and varying start/finish times.
- Minimum age of 25 due to insurance requirements.
Requirements for the Class 2 Driver:
- Experience carrying out multiple customer deliveries.
- Experience loading and unloading vehicles.
- Good understanding of health & safety procedures.
- Ability to use IT databases and keyboard systems.
- Reliable, committed and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Physically and mentally capable of manual/mechanical work.
Desirable Requirements for the Class 2 Driver:
- Fork Lift Truck licence or previous FLT experience.
- Warehouse, picking and packing experience.
- Previous experience working within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
The Class 2 Driver will benefit from:
- Working for an established UK engineering and manufacturing business.
- £36,000 salary.
- £24 overnight allowance per night.
- Overtime paid at 1.5x for hours worked above 45 per week.
- 25 days' holiday + birthday off + bank holidays.
- Company pension contribution matched up to 10%.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Discretionary company bonus scheme.
- FLT training provided.
- Full-time, permanent position with excellent long-term prospects.
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.
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