Hgv Driver (Permanent), Ashbourne

HGV Driver

Hours: Monday – Friday – 45 Hours Per Week START TIMES VARY FROM 4am

Salary: £32,760 per year

Location: Ashbourne

Contract Type: Permanent

Due to continued growth and expansion we are currently looking to recruit an HGV Driver  to join our business in Ashbourne on a permanent basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• You will be an active member of the Warehouse distribution team and able to communicate effectively within. To work and communicate with other cross-functional & cross- divisional departments to provide successful results.
• You will follow all drivers’ hours’ rules and adhere to them at all times.
• Your driving contracts will be nationwide as well as local
• You will be required to complete standard paperwork on arrival and departure
• You will fully understand the departmental standards and objectives and assist and supporting Logistics Manager in the application of these as required.
• You will fully understand all aspects of CPC laws and adhere to them at all times.
• You will ensure any deviations to driving hours and tachograph rules are reported as soon as you become aware of them.
• You will provide help where required with the Goods Outwards personnel with the checking of outbound loads to eliminate any loading errors.
• You will ensure full compliance with all requirements of the current Health & Safety at Work Act  and that housekeeping is within a standard that is acceptable to the department.
• You will Understand and follow Company policies.
• You will assist and follow other reasonable duties requested by a member of the relevant line management team.

Experience and Skills:

• Customer service and administration skills
• Confident driving locally as well as nationwide
• Be thorough and pay attention to detail
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Able to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• Able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
• Able to operate and control equipment

To apply for this role please call Grace on 0333 99 66 988 (between the hours of 8am – 5pm Mon to Fri) or email your CV to apply@essentialrecruitment.co.uk

This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment (An Employment Agency)