Job Title: HGV2 Driver
Hours: 40 hours per week (actual hours each day dependent on deliveries)
Salary: £10.00 per hour
Location: Northfleet


Our Client is offering the exciting opportunity for a HGV2 Driver to join our leading corrugated cardboard manufacturing firm based in Northfleet. The right candidate will be a hardworking, dedicated and reliable individual who is flexible and willing to learn and take on new skills.
Due to the nature of the role you must have at least 2 years HGV Class 2 experience.
Duties for the role will include delivering palletised cardboard goods in a Class 2 vehicle - mainly in the South East. This will include multi-drops & multi-loads.
Key Requirements for the role:
• You must have a current and relevant HGV Class 2 license, digital tacho card and CPC qualification
• Good communication skills and the ability to communicate with clients at all levels
• Good attention to detail especially in terms of paperwork
• Ability to work safely and efficiently, observing all Health and Safety Requirements
• Ensuring that all deliveries are completed within the required time limits where possible, without compromising on Customer Service or safety.
• Ensuring that all safety/maintenance checks are carried out, reporting all faults as well as keeping vehicles clean and tidy.
• Excellent communication skills – to advise of any problems/delays/traffic problems/load issues.
• Occasional weekend work a must.
• Positive “can do” attitude.
• Efficient and experienced in route planning.
• You need a sense of urgency without compromising on Health and safety or other legal responsibilities.

Compulsory National Living Wage was introduced in April 2016. The UK Government has announced that a National Living Wage of £7.50 per hour will be introduced for all working people aged 25 and over. This will be over and above the National Minimum Wage of £6.95 which will remain in place for those aged under 25.

(Ash Employment Services Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity).