Job Description

Job Ref
VTFNET00930
City:
London
Department
Contract Logistics
Salary
40,283 per annum
Status
Full Time
Type
Permanent
Hours
Monday to Friday
LGV Class 2 Driver


Erith DA18 4AF




About Us




Yusen Logistics is working to become 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. As a company, we are 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 looking to recruit a LGV Class 2 Driver to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday to Friday, with shifts starting between 6am and 7am.




The Benefits:


Salary of 40,283 per annum Free life cover Critical Illness cover 22 days' holiday, rising to 25 days after 5 years Health Cash Plan Fully expensed CPC training and annual driver training programme Company Pension Scheme Employee Wellness initiatives - WeCare includes a 24/7 online GP and mental health support service Tailored development and ongoing training and support New trucks Monday-Friday work pattern



This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Class 2 Driver to join our team and be a part of an innovative logistics organisation.




Here, you'll benefit from a steady work pattern, ensuring a healthy personal and professional balance, all while operating a modern fleet designed for comfort and efficiency.




The Role:


As an LGV Class 2 Driver, you will support our Network Contracts working from our Erith site (DA18 4AF), delivering electrical consumable products to retail outlets across the South East, ensuring timely drops at customer premises. Working to a pre-routed schedule, you will be required to utilise the tail lift to ensure the products are offloaded safely and efficiently. You will need to have good manual handling skills as some of the products can be quite heavy.




Additionally, you will:


Perform vehicle inspections and ensure adherence to safety standards Manage all documentation for each delivery accurately Communicate effectively with clients and depots as needed



About You:




To be considered as an LGV Class 2 Driver, you will need:


A full, valid Class 2 driving licence with at least 12 months of recent commercial driving experience Experience of manual handling techniques Experience of driving curtain-sided vehicles Good geographical knowledge of the Southeast (UK) road networks A maximum of six points on your licence (excluding IN, BA, CD, DD, DR, or DG codes) A valid Driver CPC Card A valid Digital Tachograph card


We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.




Other organisations may call this role HGV Driver, Delivery Driver, or LGV Driver.




Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.