At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive HGV 2 vehicles, deliver equipment, and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Company: Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd, the Northwest's largest independent equipment hire company.
- Benefits: Earn £16.25 per hour, enjoy 25 days holiday, and free tool hire.
- Other info: Full-time role with excellent career progression and supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a difference in diverse delivery projects.
- Qualifications: Must have UK Manual Driving License, Class 2 license, Digi Card, and valid CPC card.
The predicted salary is between 16.25 - 16.25 £ per hour.
Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd are the Northwest's Largest Independent Equipment Hire Company. Currently in a period of expansion across the business, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HGV 2 Delivery Driver for our Blackburn Depot. As a business, we supply all types of customers and organisations with a range of specialist equipment. Our fleet of delivery vehicles are able to supply almost any type of equipment that is requested.
To be successful in this position we seek experienced drivers who have the ability to carry out the following key responsibilities:
- Carry out daily and weekly vehicle checks ensuring any defects found are reported to the Fleet Manager
- Keep an accurate record of deliveries and collections using delivery documentation
- Ensure that any equipment on the vehicle is secured and protected where necessary
- Maintain product knowledge in order to demonstrate to customers where necessary
- Demonstrate a high level of customer service and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
This is a manual position, so ideally we seek applicants who are physically fit as you will be responsible for managing your own jobs as well as loading goods on and off your vehicle. An understanding of safe loading and towing processes would be highly beneficial.
It is also essential that you are a qualified driver and that you have the correct industry-specific licensing, so you must have all of the following:
- UK Manual Driving License
- Class 2 license
- Digi Card
- Valid CPC card
This is a full-time position working: Monday to Friday.
Benefits what we offer you:
- Salary: £16.25 per hour
- 25 Days plus statutory holidays (33 days in total)
- An extra 2 days holiday after 5 years service
- Weekly pay
- FREE tool hire for all employees - Excluding consumables and delivery
- Group Life Cover is provided at three times your annual salary
- My Wellbeing Services
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Pension scheme
HGV 2 Delivery Driver employer: Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd
At Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd, we pride ourselves on being the Northwest's largest independent equipment hire company, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for our HGV 2 Delivery Drivers. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide comprehensive training and career advancement opportunities, all while fostering a collaborative culture that values teamwork and innovation. Join us in Blackburn, where you can enjoy the benefits of working with a diverse range of customers and contribute to our exciting expansion journey.
