Class 2 Day Driver

Class 2 Day Driver

We are growing, we are stable, and we are looking for talented and aspiring drivers.

We provide competitive and dependable logistics solutions across the UK, and that’s how we’ve become the South East’s largest regional FORS Silver approved carrier.

We are looking for an experienced or aspiring Class 2 driver to join our lively and friendly team of professionals.

Salary and Benefits:

Full details on Employee benefits can be found on our website https://www.eezehaul.co.uk/about/eezehaul-employee-benefits/

• Realistic average earnings £30,000pa.
• Overtime rates paid after 10 hours worked on week days, daily at 1.25hrs
• Overtime rates for Saturdays at 1.50hrs
• Yearly cost of living increases
• Length of Service salary increase after 3, 6 and 10 years
• Non-contractual company bonus scheme
• Periodic CPC training arranged and funded by Eezehaul
• PLUS, paid time to attend CPC training
• 3% Pension Contribution
• £500 refer a friend scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and Yearly Health MOT’s
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising yearly up to the maximum of 34
• Modern (<3 years) and eco-friendly fleet of vehicles
• New modern electric pallet trucks in all vehicles
• Fully supplied uniform and PPE
• Discounts on customer products, services and use of Eezehaul van hire
• Work social events and fully paid for Christmas party
• Eezehaul Academy driver sponsorships - From 7.5t up to Class 1
• Opportunities to work overnight, with allowance of £26.20 when applicable

Responsibilities of Role:

• You would be delivering palletised freight over the Southeast, and general haulage.
• Ensure to develop and maintain positive customer relationships, delivering exceptional customer service
• To comply with driving hours and working time directives
• To ensure driving ability adheres to the safety of others and oneself on the road, ensuring legal compliance at all times
• Ensure a professional image of the company and oneself is presented at all times
• Ensuring all paperwork is correctly signed, properly distributed and all administration is accurate
• Deliver and collect freight within service levels of agreement
• Ensure daily vehicle checks are actioned to support Health and Safety criteria
• Oversee safe loading and unloading of goods
• Responsible for security of loads
• To lead and give example to other drivers by offering support
• Adhere to health and safety policy, and other requirements
• Willingness to work increased hours during peak times
• Flexible working patterns as shifts times may vary.

Working Requirements:

• Monday-Friday with rostered Saturdays (1 in every 6/8 weeks)
• Varied start times with expectation to work different routes and plans week to week
• Maintain FORS accredited training which is provided in house
• No handballing of goods is required, strictly curb side delivery only

Requirements of Class 2 Driver:

• A good level of fitness is needed as manual handling is involved. 
• Must hold a class 2 licence for a minimum of 1 year
• 1 year + driving experience
• Have a digitacho card
• Hold a CPC qualification card