HGV Driver

Our client a leader in the agricultural & horticultural industry is currently looking for a HGV delivery driver to join their team.

The Role

You will be delivering stock between our clients sites nationwide by lorry and trailer and to customers throughout the company’s local trading area. The successful applicant will hold a Cat CE licence and have full ADR.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of loads including picking, checking and loading
• You will take responsibility for your load and make sure that it has been picked and loaded completely and accurately
• You will take responsibility for ensuring that deliveries between sites/or customers are complete, accurate and delivered securely with the appropriate paperwork
• You will take responsibility for the safety of your load and the condition of your vehicle including cleaning it at least once a week
• You will make your deliveries in the most safe, efficient and cost-effective way
• Assist in keeping the warehouse clean and tidy and compliant with BASIS standards
• General duties such as loading/unloading of vehicles, warehouse duties, general maintenance and administration as necessary
• Helping to ensure that properties and vehicles, including forklifts, are properly maintained and comply with legislative requirements 
• Upholding company processes, procedures and values paying particular attention to the ‘Delivery Drivers and Depot Staff Performance Standards’ document attached

Additional Requirements

• Transport Regulations such as ADR, safe loading, Drivers’ Hours, Working Time Directive, Road Traffic Act
• Maintaining the company’s commitment to Customer Service Excellence
• Practical, common sense approach
• Physically fit and able to undertake manual lifting tasks
• Knowledge of the delivery area and customers
• Enthusiasm, energy, self-discipline, helpfulness, accuracy and commitment