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Courier Express Ltd / Brighton Carriers, driving position job spec – Class C (Class 2)

We are a family owned, independent company and are NOT part of a pallet network.

The role, based from our Burgess Hill head office, RH15, involves carrying out predominantly dedicated and groupage collections and deliveries of palletised goods within the South East of England, as well as nationwide.

The goods are varied, including but not limited to paper goods and manufactured products, all of which require careful handling and securing in vehicles.

Deliveries are forklift on / off or tail-lift delivery.

Start times vary, but normally between 6am and 8am each day.

Due to the distances we travel, there is also an opportunity of overtime available each week.

The standard contract is for 45 hours (excluding breaks), Monday to Friday.

There is occasional Weekend work available, but this is entirely optional.

There will be a requirement to stay out overnight occasionally.

Expected to be an average of 1.5 days a week.

£25 tax free expenses is paid for each night out taken.

Our 30+ years family run business environment provides the following benefits:
• Smart modern vehicle fleet, maintained to a very high standard.

• Trucks allocated to a specific driver wherever possible.

• Non-pressured environment, with strict adherence to EU Driver Hour rules and Working Time Directive.

• Deliveries more spread out than pallet network, providing more time driving between deliveries and collections.

• Delivering to and from business addresses.

• Regular long standing client base.

• Relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

• Professional approach to all activities.

• On-the-job training.

• Safe work environment.

We are looking for someone that understands the importance of:
• Carrying out thorough vehicle safety checks each morning.

• Loading and securing goods safely within the vehicle.

• Working to deadlines.

• Understanding the driver’s hours and working time rules and being able to manage work to stay within the legal limits.

• Listening to and following instructions carefully and accurately from the Operations Team.

• Being accurate and attentive in all aspects of work.

• Maintaining a smart appearance (Uniform will be provided).

• Being able to work well as part of a team, as well as being able to time manage effectively under own supervision.

• Being polite and professional with colleagues, customers and members of the public at all times.

• Always respecting the rules of the road.

• The right candidate will have experience of working within an HGV driving role and be confident in driving class C (class 2) vehicles.

Job requirements:
• Class C (Class 2) qualified (Licence held for at least 2 years).

• At least 1 year HGV driving experience.

• Up to date on CPC qualifications.

• Knowledgeable in driving hours and working time rules.

We offer a company pension scheme with Employer contributions, 28 days holiday including bank holidays & Statutory sick pay.

Including weekday overtime, total gross expected annual income of £35,000 to £37,000 is expected.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £35,006.40 per year

Benefits:
• Canteen.

• Company events.

• Company pension.

• Free parking.

• On-site parking.

Experience:
• HGV Driving: 1 year (required).

Licence/Certification:
• Class 2 (C) Driving Licence (required).

• Driver CPC (required).

Work Location: In person