Job Description

HGV/LGV Driver

Competitive salary, depending on experience

Permanent/Full time

Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week

Leeds, WF10 5NR

Petit Forestier, the European leader in refrigerated rental, are looking for an HGV/LGV Driver to hit the ground running in an exciting role based at our Leeds Depot. The successful candidate will be a part of a tight knit and friendly team invested in providing a quality service to all our customers.

If you are a qualified HGV/LGV Driver with excellent customer service skills, then we would love to hear from you!

HGV/LGV Driver Benefits

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and Birthday Increasing holiday entitlement for long service (capped at 30 days) Enhanced Parental leave after 1 year of service Company pension with 5% Employer contribution Group life assurance scheme, plus access to Unum's multiple health & wellbeing services and employee discount perks Employee referral scheme of up to 500 (before tax) Continuous technical training and development Free onsite parking
HGV/LGV Driver role

Perform vehicle movements as requested by the Depot Management Team. Ensure that vehicles are delivered to customers only where they are in a "ready to rent" state, and ensure that they have been cleaned to the Company's standards before movement. Ensure accurate and full completion of vehicle check in and check out sheet, including noting of any vehicle damage, ensuring that a representative of the customer or supplier signs the sheet to acknowledge the vehicle condition. Contribute towards a safe fleet, by ensuring that any vehicle problems are fed back to the Depot Management Team and Workshops. Ensure Health and Safety regulations are always adhered to Communicate accurately with the Depot Management Team about any anticipated delays or issues. Ensure adherence to regulations on driver working hours and associated rest break requirements (rest breaks to be taken out of any contractual breaks allowed, not in addition to them). Submit tachograph records (digital and manual) to the Depot Management Team at the required intervals for download and checking. Adhere to the Petit Forestier Fundamentals at all times. Report any accidents and near misses in line with Company procedures and any relevant legislation. Provide driving licence for inspection every six months and whenever renewed. Notify the Company immediately if any driving licence entitlements are amended, revoked or suspended. Ensure that Driver CPC status is maintained and in place at all times. Ensure that good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times. Any other ad-hoc duties as required.
What are we looking for?

Essential:

Full Driving Licence including HGV/LGV Class 1 Full Driver CPC completed and appropriately certified. Basic understanding of minor vehicle repairs (bulbs, fluids). Effective verbal and written skills, coupled with strong decision making and problem-solving skills. Planning and time management and ability to meet deadlines. Experience of fully completing vehicle check in and check out sheets. Working knowledge of current driver regulations and licencing.
Desirable:

Experience in delivery and collection of vehicles.
To apply for the HGV/LGV Driver role, please submit your CV and a member of our recruitment team will contact you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

What are your salary expectations for this role? What is your current salary/salary for most recent role? How many years of LGV/HGV Driving experience do you have?
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PF1089_LEE