VANRATH is delighted to be working with a well-established, independent logistics and distribution business to recruit an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver, based in Antrim. This is a permanent opportunity to join a busy, well-run transport operation supporting deliveries and collections right across Northern Ireland.
The company has built its name on dependable service and a genuine commitment to looking after its people, and it is now growing its driving team as the business continues to expand.
What’s in it for you?
- Permanent, full-time position with a stable and growing operation
- Competitive salary (circa £33,000)
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Free on-site parking
The Role Working as part of the transport team, your day to day will include:
- Carrying out scheduled deliveries and collections across the region as directed
- Safely loading and offloading goods, checking everything against the relevant delivery paperwork
- Completing daily and weekly roadworthiness checks and flagging any issues promptly
- Staying in regular contact with the transport office throughout your shift, making sure vehicles are fuelled, signed out and kept in good working order
- Taking real care of every load passing through the depot and while in transit
- Driving in full accordance with all road traffic legislation while on company business
- Recording your working hours accurately on the company’s time-management system
- Keeping your vehicle clean and presentable, with a full wash completed at least once a week throughout the year
- Following all health and safety, transport and warehouse policies at all times
- Helping out with other reasonable duties as the operation requires
The Ideal Person
- A current, clean HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence
- A valid Driver CPC qualification
- Solid experience in multi-drop delivery work
- Good working knowledge of towns, cities and routes throughout Northern Ireland
- Manual handling training
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 6.30pm (one hour lunch), with flexibility as the operation requires.
Skills:Driver HGV HGV Driver Class 1 Class 2 HGV Driver Class 2
Benefits:Pension Medical Life Assurance
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