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Class 2 HGV Driver
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Barking, Essex
Salary: £800 – 900 per week depending on hours/ overtime
The work is consistent i.e. it is a full time, permanent job with weekly pay and your own allocated truck.
The trucks available are automatic, Euro 6, Volvos or DAFs.
Benefits:
- Pay is weekly.
- A health benefits scheme after 1 year's employment.
- 24 days holiday plus 4 bank holidays per year.
- A pension plan is optional with your employment.
- Training is provided and paid for where necessary including CPC and ADR.
About the role:
- This 18T HGV Driver role involves working directly for our customer, on contract.
- Our customer will be your point of contact for all operational work; however, we will be your point of contact should you have any issues with the truck or what the customer is asking of you.
- We are looking for experienced drivers ONLY.
- This is not a fast paced role, it is more about the care of the cargo and less deliveries.
- These HGV roles are independent and are ideal for driver's that like to think for themselves.
- London driving will be a part of this job.
Outline of the Work:
- You must ensure that you secure all pallets, and your tachograph and vehicle checks are legal each and every day.
- This logistics role is based on 11-hour days with 5/6am starts, Mon-Fri with no nights out.
- Some days you may work 9-10 hours, obviously this is to your benefit, however if you work over 11 hours you get paid overtime.
- A typical Class 2 multi-drop driver will complete approximately 6-8 deliveries per day and work around 10-11 hours per day on average. xgikmsk
- Communication is key for this role, preparation of routing and load positioning is essential to achieving the workload with minimal disruption.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
- Must be keen, efficient and have sound safe working practices
- Always be conscious of the health and safety of yourself and the people around you
- Valid digital tacho
- Up-to-date CPC Card
This 18T HGV Driver role involves
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Class 2 HGV Driver in Barking employer: Unitruc Logistics
At Kuehne + Nagel, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values independence and initiative. Our East Midlands Gateway location provides a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth, competitive pay, and generous benefits including 26 days of holiday and a pension plan. Join us to be part of a team that prioritises your development and well-being while you enjoy the freedom of driving top-of-the-line vehicles.
