Job Description

Job Title:

HGV Driver - Alfreton

Responsible to:

Warehouse Manager - Alfreton

Purpose of Role

To efficiently and safely transport our goods and services over short and long distances ensuring a timely delivery whilst adhering to all necessary safety regulations.

Arrow HGV drivers are responsible for inspecting their vehicles before and after trips, managing load securement, and maintaining accurate delivery documentation. Additionally, they must demonstrate professionalism and good communication skills, as they often interact with clients and other stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

To carry out multi-drop deliveries in a range of company vehicles including Vans and HGVs.

The role will require flexibility including early starts, late finishes and overnight stays and sometimes may require weekend work.

To ensure goods are received and dispatched appropriately and any productivity targets are met

Occasionally you will be required to work in the warehouse where you be expected to carry out tasks more associated with warehousing (some listed below)

To liaise with customers, suppliers, and transport companies

To pick and pack orders for despatch on occasions where you will be working in our warehouse

To arrange cost effective carrier collections as required

To assist loading and unloading of HGVs and containers by hand and/or using a forklift truck

To carry out various required checks including forklift and driving and daily pre-usage checks, HGV and van pre-usage checks and occasional warehouse racking checks

Occasionally to assist in the production of our own manufactured products such as chairs and dividers.

Regular transfers of stock between HQ (Lowestoft) and Alfreton Warehouse

To drive company vehicles, when required including forklift trucks at all sites.

General housekeeping and maintenance in the warehouse/on site and ordering of warehouse supplies

To maintain records on the warehouse ERP system including all processes involved with picking, booking in, despatch and works orders for our own manufactured products.

To have an awareness and understanding of Workplace Health and Safety

To have extensive knowledge of the company, its aims, objectives, and its strategic direction.

The above is not an exhaustive list

Skills and Attributes

Excellent flexibility on starting times, finishing times and open to overnight stays and some unsociable working hours

Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

IT literacy - the ability to check and respond to emails and use an ERP system for basic warehouse, production tasks and vehicle checks.

A keen eye for detail

The ability to work under pressure, on your own initiative and as part of a team

Be a team player with a focus on providing excellent customer service

Have an enthusiastic and flexible approach to work

Knowledge of Health and Safety practices within the warehousing environment

Qualifications:

Essential

Full driving licence category C

CPC licence

Preferable

Forklift truck experience, preferably a current licence

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of HGV driving

Preferable

Previous experience of working in a warehouse environment

Information

Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 07:00 to 17:00, Friday 07:00 to 16:00.

Job Type: Full-time

Attractive salary package commensurate with skills and experience

Company phone, workplace pension, bonus scheme.

Location: The role is primarily based in Alfreton though you will be required to deliver to locations across the UK

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: No less than 44 per week

Benefits:

Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking
Licence/Certification:

Class 2 or Class 1 Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road