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Class 2 HGV Driver
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dartford
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Davies Turner is hiring a Class 2 HGV Driver to join their transport team in Dartford.
Location: Dartford, DA2 6QJ
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full - Time, Permanent, Working Monday - Friday (45 hours per week)
Deadline: 31st July 2025 17:30
A little about Davies Turner Group:
Davies Turner Plc is a British based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics, e-commerce and warehousing. As one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in the UK we manage freight from around the world, by road and rail, through the air and across the oceans. The business remains family owned and was founded in 1870 with 19 branches across the U.K. Our turnover is in excess of £225 million and rapidly growing with nearly 1,000 colleagues.
Class 2 HGV Driver - The Role:
You will be part of a close, but busy team delivering a high level of service for our customers and partners, with a focus on efficiency, compliance and safety. A team player attitude and clear, effective communication are essential.
The role involves the collection and delivery goods to and from Customers premises from our hub in Dartford. You will help ensure compliance and the smooth running of the transport operation for both the partner and internal stakeholders, with the goal of maximising safety, quality and efficiency.
Class 2 HGV Driver - Key Responsibilities:
- Driving: Operating large commercial vehicles over various routes
- Safety: Maintain a clean and roadworthy vehicle and prioritise safe driving practices
- Loading & Unloading: Assist or oversee the safe loading and unloading of goods, ensuring all properly secured
- Compliance: Adhere to all relevant driving regulations, which will include driver’s hours, WTD, and safety guidelines
- Route Planning: Plan efficient delivery routes in collaboration with the Transport team, adapting to changing traffic or road conditions
- Vehicle Maintenance: Conduct routine vehicle checks, recording your findings and reporting any defects
- Documentation: Handling collection/delivery notes and client paperwork ensuring completed both fully and correctly
Class 2 HGV Driver - You:
For this opportunity, if you have the following qualifications and experience, we want to hear from you:
- Current licence valid for the type/class of vehicle
- Driver CPC
- Digital Tachograph driver card.
- Over 25, or with a minimum of 1 years driving (Class 2) experience
- Ability to effectively work as part of a team
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Confident and polite disposition
- Ability to build a rapport with Customers, partners and Davies Turner colleagues
In addition, you will need the right to work in the UK - we cannot sponsor work permits.
Class 2 HGV Driver - Benefits*:
- Up to 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays
- Life Cover
- Profit related pay
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Car Parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Training opportunities
* Some benefits are subject to a qualifying period
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