HGV Class 2 & 7.5 Tonne Drivers Wanted - Preston
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Pay Rates:
Class 2 (Category C): £16.36 per hour
7.5 Tonne (Category C1): £16.05 per hour
Start Time: 08:30 AM
Area: Deliveries and collections across Lancashire
The Role
We are currently recruiting reliable and experienced
Class 2 and 7.5 Tonne Drivers for a client based in Preston. The role involves carrying out deliveries and collections across Lancashire, providing excellent customer service and ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently.
This is a hands-on driving role, which includes
handballing and the loading and unloading of goods.
Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out deliveries and collections across Lancashire.
- Driving Class 2 or 7.5 tonne vehicles safely and responsibly.
- Completing daily vehicle checks before and after journeys, reporting any defects or maintenance issues.
- Ensuring vehicles are roadworthy and comply with road safety regulations.
- Loading and unloading goods, including manual handling and handballing where required.
- Securing loads safely and ensuring goods are transported without damage.
- Completing delivery notes, collection paperwork and other relevant documentation.
- Following planned routes and delivery schedules.
- Communicating professionally with customers and the transport team.
- Maintaining a clean and tidy vehicle.
- Complying with drivers' hours, tachograph regulations and working time requirements, where applicable.
- Carrying out any other reasonable duties associated with the role.
Requirements
To be considered for this position, you must have:
A minimum of 12 months' relevant driving experience.
- A valid
Category C driving licence for Class 2 positions, or a valid
Category C1 driving licence for 7.5 tonne positions.
- A valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC), where required.
- A valid digital tachograph card, where required for the vehicle and operation.
- A good understanding of road safety and vehicle checks.
- The ability to carry out manual handling and handballing duties.
- A reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rates.
- Consistent delivery and collection work across Lancashire.
- The opportunity to work with an established operation in Preston.
- Holiday pay is accrued weekly
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Class 2 & 7.5T in Preston employer: The Best Connection Group Limited
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Contact Details:
The Best Connection Group Limited Recruitment Team
