Class 2 (Cat C) Truck Driver

The Opportunity

Kite Packaging have a brilliant opportunity for a Class 2 (Cat C) Multi-Drop Truck Driver to join their Warehouse team in Sittingbourne. Kite Packaging was founded in 2001 with a unique vision and a philosophy of employee-ownership. We were a true greenfield start up and have grown quickly to be the 2nd largest packaging distributor in the UK. In the past year Kite has been awarded ‘Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Midlands’ and ‘The Sunday Times Track 100 Fastest Profit Growth in the UK’.

Our growth has consistently been the best in our sector, and we are continually investing in our business and our greatest asset is our ‘people’. Turnover in 2021 was £140m and our growth continues to accelerate.

This role is integral to our distribution operation where you’ll be working in a professional environment, as a key part of the wider Regional Distribution Centre team. We are looking for a candidate that is able to share our passion for delivering exceptional levels of customer service.

You will be responsible for delivering multiple drops of palletised freights, which are unloaded by each customer. All drops are delivered in industrial areas, all of which are within 1 and half hour to 2 hours radius from Sittingbourne.

The role of Class 2 (Cat C) Multi Drop Truck Driver:

Duties will specifically cover the following areas:

• Ensuring all deliveries are completed on time, in full on a daily basis
• Present a professional image and great customer service skills when making deliveries
• Complete all deliveries accurately for each customer
• Provide feedback from customers as part of continuous improvement
• Conduct daily checks of your vehicle to main legal compliance

Key Skills and Operational Requirements:

Operational Requirements for the role:

• Class 2 (Cat C) Driving License
• Digital Tachograph
• Driver CPC

The successful candidate will also have the following key skills:

• Physically fit
• Self Disciplined
• Numerate and Literate
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Flexibility and good work ethic

What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary
• Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week
• 20 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays
• After 6 months a range of benefits: life insurance, pension and an optional healthcare scheme
• The option to become a shareholder in the business after 6 months employment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: On the road