HGV Class 2 Driver

George Bence & Sons aims to be the Merchant of Choice for Employees, we do this through our culture and safety but also by rewarding our teams for their efforts, Commitments and dedication.

George Bence & Sons are ambitious and have a strong and determined approach to growth. To support this growth and to achieve our strategic company goals we have many development opportunities available at all levels of the business.

Main Purpose of Job:

• Deliveries to local area maintaining customer service standards and ensuring

compliance with company procedures and relevant legislation * Loading and unloading vehicles

• Daily vehicle checks and complying with company procedures and drivers’ regulations
• Complying with health & safety procedures at all times Main Requirements

of Job * Class 2 LGV licence essential

• Driver CPC essential
• HIAB Licence desirable
• Counterbalance forklift licence desirable
• Customer service skills essential
• Experience in delivery driving and local knowledge desirable
• Health and safety awareness essential
• Product knowledge desirable
• Able to work from collection and delivery tickets and pick orders
• Able to work as part of a teamMain tasks of the job:

• Ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction by delivering and, where possible, exceeding customers’ expectations
• Delivery of building products to customers adhering to all traffic laws
• Liaising with transport manager to co-ordinate delivery routes, remaining flexible in order to restructure schedules if needed

Ensuring that the supporting branch and vehicle paperwork is carried out and that at all times the vehicle maintained to the standards laid down by the Road Transport / Traffic Legislation, and to company instructions –including all pre-operational checklists and defect reportsEnsuring vehicle is kept clean and tidyNotifying any possible sales leads to the internal sales team.Loading and unloading vehicles using a vehicle mountedMoving stock both manually and by the safe operation of mechanical handling equipmentMaintaining a high standard of general housekeepingComplying with health & safety procedures at all timesReporting to the operations manager any unlawful behaviourHours

• Hours Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 5:00pm

Saturdays on a rota basis 07:30am–12:30pm
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Pay & Benefits:
Extensive opportunities for career development
20 days basic holiday entitlement, plus bank holidays

Salary -
Depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Experience:

• Driving a Goods Vehicle: 1 year (preferred)
• driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver CPC (preferred)

Work Location: In person