LGV Class 2 Driver
Erith, Bexley, DA18
The Company
Yusen Logistics are aiming to be the world's preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers, and communities - through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services.
We're dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world's preferred choice.
We are now seeking an LGV Class 2 Driver to join us in Erith on a full-time, permanent basis. You will work shift patterns from Monday to Friday, starting between 6am and 7am.
The Benefits:
- Salary of £39,494 per annum
- Free life cover
- Critical Illness cover
- 22 days' holiday, rising to 25 days after 5 years
- Fully expensed CPC training and annual driver training programme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee Wellness initiatives - WeCare- includes 24/7 online GP and mental health support service
- Tailored development and on-going training and support
- New Trucks
- Monday - Friday work pattern
- Goods loaded via FLT - very little manual handling
If you're a Class 2 Driver with a CPC and digital tacho, this is your chance to join a nationally important logistics organisation and help us deliver a vital contract.
We pride ourselves on our values of being 'Connected, Committed and Creative' but also the support we provide each and every member of our team. With us, you'll be supported to grow and develop professionally, operate at the next level and succeed within your working life.
What's more, with our new fleet of trucks and the latest technology, you'll have all the equipment you need to thrive.
The Role:
As an LGV Class 2 Driver, you will support our Howden's Joinery contract, working from our Erith site.
Driving considerably and efficiently, you will undertake around 8-10 deliveries per day to Howden's depots across Essex, Kent and the Home Counties.
Working to a pre-routed schedule, you will ensure timely drops at the depots where your palletised loads will be loaded and unloaded by forklift.
This role may involve some manual handling on occasion.
About You
To be considered as an LGV Class 2 Driver, you will need:
- A full, valid class 2 driving licence with commercial driving experience
- A maximum of six points on your licence (excluding BA, CD, DD, DR, or DG codes)
- A valid Driver CPC Card
- A valid Digital Tachograph card
- Good communication skills
- A flexible approach to work with the ability to start at varying times
The closing date for this role is 2nd August 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Delivery Driver, Multi-Drop Driver, Truck Driver, Lorry Driver, Class 2 Driver, LGV Driver, Large Goods Vehicle Driver, Goods Vehicle Driver, or Collections and Delivery Driver.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on the skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can strive and grow their potential.
So, if you're ready to drive your career forward as an LGV Class 2 Driver, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.