Job Description

A vacancy has become available for a Class 2 Driver to join our experienced and friendly team who have achieved 'Green-Green' status with the Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency (DVSA).

About the Role

This full-time role will work Monday to Friday, minimum of 40 hours per week with nights out as required. The successful candidates will join our growing fleet of Class 1 and Class 2 drivers, working with modern and well-maintained commercial vehicles.

Platts is a third-generation family run firm which recognises that every member of our team contributes to our continued success. We are proud of our strong values, close knit team and commitment to treating drivers as people - not just a number.

The focus for this role will be delivering animal bedding products manufactured by Platts Agriculture to farms across the country. This unique opportunity will allow you to see the best scenery the UK has to offer.

Your Responsibilities

Safely operate a HGV Class 2 Vehicle to collect and transport good and products across the UK and Ireland

Load and unload using appropriate equipment and techniques

Provide excellent customer service

Adhere to all Tachograph, Driver and Road Regulations

Complete all relevant customer paperwork

Effective communication with planning team and customers

Complete pre and post trip vehicle inspections

What we are looking for

Full, clean HGV Class 2 licence

Good working knowledge of Tachograph and WTD rules

Experience in a similar role

A digital tachograph card and full CPC

Able to work nights out during the week, as required

Excellent geographical knowledge

Excellent customer service skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in line with high health and safety standards

Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Good attention to detail

Previous experience of using walking floors and securing unusual loads is desirable.

What you will receive

Salary/Pay Rate: 12.50ph

Contribution towards CPC

Leave: 28 days (including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown) pro-rata per annum

Monthly health and wellbeing allowance to be used for activities that enhance your wellbeing

Friendly and supportive culture which puts people at the heart of the company

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee referral programme

Paid leave to undertake volunteering activities

To apply

If you feel you have what it takes to be our new HGV Class 2 Driver please send your CV and covering letter to careers@plattsmail.co.uk. Please indicate if you would like to be considered for the permanent or casual role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount
Experience:

Driving a Goods Vehicle: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driver CPC (preferred)
Work Location: On the road