HGV Class 2 Night Driver - Guaranteed Work

Staffline are currently recruiting for a HGV Class 2 driver for a client based in Kettlethorpe, Wakefield WF2.


This role will be a 13 week temp to perm for the right candidate and is guaranteed work.


Core hours Sunday to Thursday between 17:00 - 03:00, with a degree of flexibility required to meet the demands of the business. 48 hour per week contract - less 45 minutes break unpaid per day, so guaranteed 44.25 hours.


The PAYE rates for this role are;
£16.53 per hour and £17.53 per hour after 44.25 hours.


Your Time at Work
The role will include loading your own vehicle using a scanner, loading pallets, hanging rails and cartons. Average 5-7 drops per shift. Deliveries are regional. Please be aware this role is quite a physical position and the workload can be demanding. You may also be required to lock up after yourself at some delivery points.


Assessments available ASAP, followed by an induction and 1-2 weeks buddy shifts to make sure you are comfortable with the role before going on your own.


Specific Duties and Responsibilities


- Conducting daily walk round checks on vehicle and trailer to ensure roadworthyness, observing and communicating any defects and completing relevant documentation
- Loading and unloading vehicle, accurately scanning delivery stock and returns and completing relevant documentation
- Observing and ensuring load security. Using appropriate load restraints to secure load and ensuring vehicle and equipment are safe for travel
- Driving the vehicle safely with consideration for vehicles, pedestrians and vunerable road users
- Driving the vehicle in accordance with the law, EU Drivers hours regulations, and the Road Transport Working Time directive
- Communicating any delays or issues to the relevant persons
- Maintain cleanliness of vehicle and equipment, internally and externally
- Accessing unmanned stores, locking them back up and re-arming alarms following delivery


Physical demands


- Access & egress of Vehicle
- Closing and opening of barn / roller doors
- Strapping and securing load
- Lifting / manual handling
- Moving loaded cages and mobile rails
- Walking from Truck to delivery access point, can be some reasonable distances
- Operating tail lifts


Our Perfect Worker
- You must hold a valid Class 2 licence and a valid Digital Tachograph Card
- You must hold a valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC).
- You must have a minimum of 12 months experience
- You must have be a reliable driver looking for a long term position
- You must be happy to work in a physically demanding role
- Health and safety conscious
- Good level of numeracy and literacy
- Good knowledge of EU Drivers hours regulations and Road Transport Working Time Directive
- Flexibility
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work alone for long periods
- Security focused


Key Information and Benefits
- 24/7 support from Staffline
- Weekly pay
- Long term regular work - with temp to perm option for right driver
- Free on-site Parking


About Staffline
Staffline is the biggest recruiter in the UK and Ireland, and we believe in putting people first. Every day, we help tens of thousands of people find work in logistics, food, transport, retail, and agriculture. We can do the same for you.
We listen to the needs of our workers and always aim to offer flexible shift work and opportunities for overtime, as we know these are important to you.
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