Premier Forest Products is one of the UK's leading timber importers, processors, and distributors. With over 20 sites nationwide and a workforce of 600+ employees, we have experienced significant growth in recent years through acquisitions and continued business expansion.
We are looking for a reliable and customer-focused Class 2 Driver with a Crane Hook Attachment Licence to join our transport team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced driver to play a key role in delivering our products safely, efficiently, and on time while providing outstanding customer service.
Working closely with the Transport Team and depot colleagues, you will be responsible for completing daily multi-drop deliveries, ensuring compliance with company procedures, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism.
What You'll Do:
- Complete daily multi-drop deliveries, Monday to Friday.
- Operate a Class 2 vehicle fitted with a crane (hook attachment).
- Ensure loads are safe, secure, and loaded in the correct order for scheduled deliveries.
- Carry out daily vehicle safety and maintenance checks, ensuring your vehicle remains roadworthy.
- Deliver and off-load materials safely, efficiently, and in line with company procedures.
- Maintain a good understanding of the depot's operational requirements, including Group Health & Safety standards.
- Obtain customer signatures for all deliveries and return completed Proof of Delivery (POD) paperwork to the Transport Team.
- Follow depot procedures for returned goods.
- Drive other classes of company vehicles where appropriately licensed and required.
- Work with the Transport Team to ensure routes and vehicle utilisation are fully optimised.
- Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining company standards at every customer site.
What We're Looking For:
- Valid Class 2 (Category C) Driving Licence.
- Valid Driver CPC Qualification.
- Crane Hook Attachment Licence (essential).
- Previous multi-drop delivery experience (preferred).
- Builders' merchant or timber industry experience (preferred).
- Flexible approach with the ability to respond to changing customer delivery requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.
- Strong customer service skills and a professional manner.
- Excellent timekeeping and attendance record.
- Commitment to safe working practices and compliance with company procedures.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
- Monday–Friday working pattern.
- Stable, full-time permanent role.
- Access to a leading Health & Wellbeing programme.
- Christmas shutdown.
- Opportunity to join one of the UK's leading timber businesses with excellent career development opportunities.
Other Information:
Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role at this time.
If you feel this role would be a good fit for you, please click to apply and submit your CV.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
