LGV Class 2 Driver

The Company

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers, and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company, we are dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who collaborates with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the worlds preferred choice.

Due to continued growth, we are recruiting 1 x LGV Class 2 Driver to support our Howden’s Joinery contract, working at our Erith site.

The role will offer a salary of £38,587 per annum

The scope of work will include:

• Delivery of products to dedicated Howden’s depots
• Work pattern: Monday – Friday, with start times of between 06:00 and 07:00 am
• On average, 8-10 drops per day within Essex, Kent, and the Home Counties
• Goods are palletised and loaded/unloaded by Folk Lift Truck at the Howden depots
• Goods are pre routed, no other allocated work

Key requirements:

• A full, valid class 2 Driving licence with minimum of 12 months commercial driving experience
• A maximum of six points on your licence (excluding BA, CD, DD, DR, or DG codes)
• A valid DCPC
• A valid Digital Tachograph card
• Excellent communication skills
• A flexible approach to work with the ability to start at varying times
• The ability to do manual handling, if required

Benefits

• Full time work
• Very little manual handling, all goods loaded and unloaded using FLT
• Monday to Friday work pattern
• Tailored development and ongoing training and support
• 22 days’ holiday rising to 25 days after 3 years
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Wellness initiatives - WeCare- includes 24/7 online GP and mental health support service

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on the skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can strive and grow their potential.