HGV 2 Equipment Delivery Driver - Manchester Trafford

Smiths Hire; Trafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company is seeking a full-time HGV Equipment Delivery Driver based in Trafford Park. The role involves conducting vehicle checks, maintaining delivery records, and providing top-notch customer service. Applicants must have a Class 2 licence, avalid CPC card, and a good understanding of safe loading processes. Competitive salary of £15.70 per hour along with benefits including holidays and tool hire. Join a professional team committed to service excellence.

Benefits

25 days plus statutory holidays

Extra 2 days holiday after 5 years

Weekly pay

FREE tool hire for employees

Group Life Cover

Employee Referral Scheme

Full uniform provided

Discounted personal legal services

Qualifications

• Must have UK Manual Driving License and Class 2 licence.
• Valuable experience in driving Class 2 vehicles.
• Must possess a valid CPC card and DIGI Card.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and weekly vehicle checks and report defects.
• Keep accurate delivery and collection records.
• Ensure equipment on the vehicle is secure.
• Collect payments as instructed.
• Maintain product knowledge to assist customers.
• Deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Customer service

Vehicle checks

Loading and towing

Record keeping

Education

UK Manual Driving License

Class 2 licence

Valid CPC card

DIGI Card

Job description

Smiths Hire are the Largest Independent Equipment Hire company with 19 Hire It Centres located across the Region. Currently in a period of expansion across the business, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HGV Equipment Delivery Driver based at our Trafford Park Depot.

Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd are the Northwest’s Largest Independent Equipment Hire Company. Currently in a period of expansion across the business, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HGV Equipment Delivery Driver based at our Trafford Park Depot but will be covering and delivering equipment for all our other depots.

To be successful in this position we seek experienced drivers who have the ability to carry out the following key responsibilities;

• Carry out daily and weekly vehicle checks ensuring any defects found are reported to the Fleet Manager.
• Keep an accurate record of deliveries and collections using delivery documentation.
• Ensure that any equipment on the vehicle is secured and protected where necessary.
• Collect any money due on the delivery / collection as instructed.
• Maintain product knowledge in order to demonstrate to customers where necessary.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer services and the ability to work in a fast paced, team environment.
• Covering other HGV driver at other depots at times in absence or holidays.

This is a manual position, so ideally we seek applicants who are physically fit as you will be responsible for managing your own jobs as well as loading goods on and off your vehicle. An understanding of safe loading and towing processes would be highly beneficial.

It is also essential that you are a qualified driver and that you have the correct industry specific licensing, so you must have all (or some) of the following:

• UK Manual Driving License.
• Class 2 licence with experience in driving Class 2 vehicles.
• Valid CPC card.
• DIGI Card.

Finally, we want you to be a successful part of our team portraying a professional, smart appearance to all customers, potential customers and other people you meet in the course of your work, taking a pride in yourself and your vehicle.

This is a full-time position working hours are: Monday to Friday.

Company benefits:

• Salary: £15.70 per hour.
• 25 Days plus statutory holidays (33 days in total).
• An extra 2 days holiday after 5 year's service.
• Weekly pay.
• FREE tool hire for all employees – Excluding consumables and delivery.
• Group Life Cover is provided at three times your annual salary.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Full uniform provided.
• Discounted personal legal services.

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