HGV Class 2 Driver

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Department: Transport

Job Title: HGV Class 2 Driver

Location: Birmingham

Hours: Variety of shifts available including days and nights Mon-Sat

Salary: £ dependent on start time and shift pattern

To ensure the speedy, efficient and accurate delivery of assembled product and invoices to the customer within the corporate guidelines.

• To maintain a safe and competent standard of driving, observing speed limits and other traffic signs and giving due regard to other road users.
• To have a daily check to ensure that your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition including a check of the lights, brakes, coolant, etc.
• To report any faults, breakdowns, accidents or delays.
• To maintain the internal and external condition of the vehicle together with the cleanliness of the vehicle.
• To ensure sufficient quantities of fuel have been taken for the day's work.
• To maintain the security of the vehicle and its contents at all times.
• To check all orders shown on the drop sheets and ensure all orders are loaded on the vehicle.
• To collect goods returned for credit, mail, delivery bins and their safe return to the branch at times instructed by the branch management.
• Ensure damages/breakages are dealt with promptly and correctly with due regard to special procedures for Hazchem's.
• To maintain a smart appearance at all times.
• To help maintain good customer relations.
• To be involved in other duties including warehouse tasks as defined by the Management.
• Meet all Health & Safety requirements.

• Full UK LGV Class 2 (C) licence with CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Strong communication and customer care skills.
• Experience in multi-drop delivery environments / pallet work (highly desirable).
• Compliance with Health and Safety standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in route planning is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications.
• An over‑21 age requirement due to insurance purposes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer care.
• Intermediate numeracy and literacy.
• Building customer loyalty by effectively meeting customer needs and building productive customer relationships.
• Clear conveying of information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups.
• Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives and being proactive.
• Safety awareness – being aware of conditions that affect employee safety.

• Previous experience of multi‑drop delivery driving is highly desirable.
• Route planning experience.

• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Perks at Work (Discounts on top brands).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• 20 days’ holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service length.

Some UK travel may be required occasionally with overnight stays.

Full driving licence required.

Undertake other duties as assigned by management to support the transport team and business operations.

An agreed element of flexibility may be required.

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time Affiliated Companies:
Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited.

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The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non‑discriminatory.

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