HGV2 Delivery Driver in Northampton, Northamptonshire

Our client is looking for reliable Class 2 Drivers for their healthcare operation based in Northampton. We are seeking reliable, energetic candidates to join this friendly and professional team.

About the role

• Delivering healthcare products to hospitals, clinics and patients' homes
• Up to 11 deliveries per day across the UK, including London
• This is a handball role and may involve delivering products directly to hospital departments, clinics or customers' rooms
• Safe unloading of products using pump trucks and Material Handling Equipment, including Climb Stackers and Linde equipment
• Full training will be provided on all MHE equipment
• Completing delivery paperwork and PODs
• Following all healthcare, safety and GDP requirements

Vehicles

• Drivers may be required to operate 3.5T, 7.5T, 12T and 18T vehicles, depending on the route assigned.

What are we looking for?

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) licence
• CPC qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Maximum 6 penalty points
• Good attitude, reliability and attention to detail
• Comfortable with a physically active role
• Able to provide a good level of customer service, personable and presentable

Additional Information

• Full training will be provided
• All candidates will be required to complete a DBS check
• This is an important healthcare contract helping to ensure essential products reach hospitals and patients safely and on time across the UK.

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Friday
• Start times between 04:00 and 06:00
• Basic weekly hours 42 hours, £18.08 hourly pay (Sunday £22.51)

· Min of 8 hrs per shift, average shift can be 10 hours, you can work up to 48 / 52 hours per week

· Lots of overtime is available if wanted as different vehicles operated.

· Enhanced overtime rates apply after 42 hours and a higher overtime rate after 48 hours worked

· Weekly pay and online payslips.

· Workplace pension.

· 28 days’ annual leave, inclusive of eight bank holidays.

This role would suit drivers who enjoy varied routes, physical work and providing a high level of service on a healthcare contract.

Our client intends to relocate to the Corby area in the future, if you are able to reach both Northampton and Corby areas there are fantastic long-term opportunities and potential options of permanent positions in the future for the right candidates that excel in their roles.

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates who meet the stated criteria will be contacted.

Planwell Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.