Class 2 HGV Driver

Job Location	Hill Barton Business Park, Clyst St. Mary
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£21,640 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

Here at Kloeckner metals we are looking for an experienced Class 2 HGV Driver to work from our site in Exeter.The Role is to:

Carry out driving & related duties involved with the carriage of goods to & from Kloeckner locations. Ensuring driving is carried out in a safe & efficient manner, in full compliance with road traffic regulations.

To oversee the safe unloading of vehicles at customer premises, ensuring Proofs of Delivery are signed & returned without delay.

To check the load security & weight distribution according to latest safe working practices before setting out & after each drop.

As required, & appropriately trained, works mobile equipment to load &/or unload vehicles.

Follows best practices for fuel efficient driving.

Participates in Ten Commandments continuous improvement activities (TPM, 5S, etc).

Actively takes responsibility for keeping vehicle clean & tidy.

Is proactive in identifying potential health & safety hazards in the workplace.

Ensures vehicles are in safe condition, with daily checks correctly completed before use, & are operated in a safe manner.

As required accurately updates documentation relating to the carriage of products.Relevant Skills

Full DCPC

Used to working in a flexible, results oriented, team environment.

Drivers are required to fulfil 35 hours of training for their DCPC- Driver Certificate of Professional Competence. Ideally we require new applicants to have a minimum of 21 hours with our intention to provide 14 hours as part of the induction process.

Has worked in warehousing or distribution business.

HGV driving skills (& licensed to the appropriate vehicle class).

Mobile equipment use (FLT, overhead crane).

Able to read written instructions & record accurately work carried out.

IT skills i.e. word, excel, outlook and a willingness to learn.

Knowledge of Continuous Improvement techniques i.e. TPM, 5S, Lean Manufacturing.

Understanding and experience of EHS requirements, in a warehouse or distribution environment.

The Company and Benefits:Kloeckner Metals are the largest stockholder & distributor in its field in the UK and Ireland, and a key member of the larger parent group. We are also one of the leading service centre companies in the European and American markets combined.We have invested over £15 million in processing equipment over the last few years putting us at the forefront of the metal processing industry.As well as a competitive salary we also offer an attractive benefits package which include:• Contributory Pension• Long Service Awards• Discount cards for shops and restaurants• Childcare Vouchers• Gym & Health Club discounts• Holiday Trading• Cycle to Work Scheme• Lease Cars by Salary Sacrifice• Life Assurance

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