HGV Class 2 IPAF Driver
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Role: HGV Class 2 IPAF Driver
Salary: £38,000 per Anum
Location: Openshaw
Work Pattern: Full time, Permanent, 40 hours per week.
Driver Hire, the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company have been engaged by our client to fulfil a permanent role in their rapidly expanding team. We are therefore currently seeking a professional HGV Class 2 IPAF Driver to take on their full-time role.
Most days it is multiple collections and deliveries so it can be quite a physical job.
This role will be primarily focused on Plant and Access work on a 32T Beavertail vehicle, though there would be some crossover onto curtain-side work when required.
IPAF training and previous experience is an essential requirement for this role.
The ideal candidate would be somebody who is quick to adopt new ideas and has excellent time management skills. The ability to communicate clearly and flourish as part of a team is also highly desirable. The candidate should have a proven track record in the use of GPS and routing software. Finally, the successful candidate will always perform in an efficient and courteous manner when working within the dedicated same day delivery industry.
HGV Class 2 IPAF Driver responsibilities:
* Carrying out deliveries and collections to and from various business premises.
* Completing the correct documentation when collecting and delivering goods.
* Verifying the contents of your delivery and taking precise instructions into account.
* Ensuring that the goods carried on board are secure inside the vehicle.
* Being comfortable with driving in heavy traffic or potentially unsociable hours.
* Clearly communicating with line managers and advising of delays, accidents and other traffic situations.
* Driving in a safe manner, while adhering to all traffic laws and regulations at all times.
* Completing regular in-depth vehicle inspections.
* Report any mechanical problems or defects found in your vehicle.
* Ensuring the vehicle is clean and well-kept.
HGV Class 2 IPAF Driver Key Skills & Experience:
* A valid UK driving licence with no more than 3 points.
* IPAF certification.
* Previous driving experience is a must.
* Valid CPC & Medical - qualified to drive Class 2 vehicles.
* Previous experience in operating or loading/unloading a variety of plant or access equipment.
* Excellent communication skills, both in-house and customer facing.
* Exceptional customer service.
* The ability to remain calm under pressure.
* A sense of pride in what we do, and to be able to carry yourself in a professional manner at all times.
Successful candidates will join a rapidly growing team and benefit from a range of perks, including a health & wellbeing scheme that can provide you with cover and discounts for a range of treatments, in addition to many more benefits.
Please call Gareth, Tia or Lincoln between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm Mon-Fri to discuss the HGV Class 2 IPAF Driver opportunity we are working on. We will review all applications, and you will be contacted within 14 days of your application if you have been shortlisted
- Location:
- Openshaw
- Salary:
- £37,500 - £38,000 /annum
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Construction
