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Job Description:
Job Summary
L J Transportation are seeking to appoint a reliable and skilled 7.5 Tonne or Class 2 Driver to join our ever growing team. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, excellent driving skills, and the ability to handle various types of vehicles. Being a customer facing role; good customer service and a high level of professionalism is essential.
The Truck will be parked at our Rochford location. This will be on a 5 on/ 3 off shift pattern for any of the following shifts:
Day Shift
7am-7pm
8am- 8pm
Benefits
- Bonus scheme offeredof up to an extra 2 an hour on basic salary (pending successful completion of probation period)
- 28 days paid holiday
- Pension scheme
- Excellent in house training provided
- PAYE full time contracted employment
- PPE/Uniform Supplied
- Employee and Store Discounts
- Company Healthcare Cash plan (HCP)
Duties
- Operate lorries for the purpose of delivering damaged/ broken down vehicles to various locations
- Ensure the safe loading and unloading of vehicles, particularly on flatbed vehicles.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries, including logs of mileage and fuel usage.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers and clients regarding delivery schedules and any potential delays.
- Adhere to all traffic laws and company policies while driving.
- Assist in the maintenance of the vehicle by reporting any issues or required repairs promptly.
Requirements
- Valid commercial driving licence (CDL) with appropriate endorsements for operating flatbed lorries.
- Minimum 1 year's experience driving either a 7.5 Tonne, Class 2 or Class 1 vehicle
- Proven experience as a recovery driver and/or mechanical knowledge desirable
- Strong knowledge of road safety regulations and best practices.
- Ability to navigate using GPS systems and maps effectively.
- Excellent time management skills with a focus on punctuality.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Being a customer facing role, a commitment to maintaining high standards of customer service is essential.
If you're looking to progress your driving career within a respectable, family run company then, now look no further and apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
