Thomas Panels & Profiles
Class 2 Driver
Hours of work:
Basic hours of 40 per week. Estimated 50-55 hours per week. Hours variable. Nights out.
Salary Range:
£14.55 per hour .
All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to the start date.
Summary of position:
Thomas Panels and Profiles manufacture bespoke building components including cold rolled, flat sheets, cladding, purlins and accessories. We are looking for a Class 2 HGV driver to safely deliver our products to our customers nationwide and to represent the Company in a professional way.
Benefits:
- Allocated vehicle - 24 plate vehicle
- Company credit card
- Work phone
- CPC training provided (if applicable)
- Pension scheme
- Uniform
- Westfield Health care plan
- On site parking
Primary Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with statutory obligations regarding working time legislation and operator licensing.
- Ensuring your load is secured for transit.
- Ensuring that a high standard of customer service is delivered at all times.
- Ensure goods are delivered in pristine condition and should any damage be identified, ensure the reporting process is accurately followed.
- Confirm goods with Customers and ensure a signature is obtained.
- Confirm POD with photographic evidence uploaded to our Transport Office.
- On delivery, effectively assist customer with any queries and contact Transport Office for assistance if required.
- Ensure you are driving responsibly and taking the upmost care in your load.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab.
- Responsibly use the company credit card and follow company procedure for expenses.
- Complete a daily vehicle check on the RHA defect app on your company phone.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures, to include the Company Standards of Health and Safety.
- Immediately report any endorsements to your license.
- Daily download of Tachograph driver card.
Person Specification
Essential & Desirable skills
Qualifications and Training
- Full LGV C License
- Driver Qualification Card/Driver CPC
- Digital Tachograph Card
- Good levels of numeracy and literacy (Essential)
Experience
(Full training can be given to the right candidate)
- Multidrop
- Strapping
- Flatbed
Knowledge
(Full training can be provided to the right candidate)
- Health and Safety Standards
- Safe loading of vehicles and securing of loads (Essential)
Qualities and Attitudes (all essential)
- Physically fit due to nature of role
- Pays attention to detail
- No more than 6 points on licence
- Problem solving and resilience
- Ability to work alone but also the ability to follow instruction
- Be flexible with customer and company requirements
- Responds to complaints, suggestions and questions appropriately
- Is enthusiastic and committed to their role
- Is focused on what needs to be achieved
- Treats others with courtesy, dignity, and respect
- Acknowledges and learns from their mistakes
- Maintains professional boundaries
- Complies with directives relating to work practice
- Attends and displays a positive attitude at work
- Responds to requests in a timely manner
Note: This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post-holder will be expected to participate in this process, and we would aim to reach agreement on any changes
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.55 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Driving: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
