HGV Class 2 Driver

Job Type: Contract
Job Location: England
Company Name: Headlam Group plc

Company Overview

Operating for 28 years, Headlam is Europe’s leading floorcoverings distributor. Headlam provides the distribution channel between suppliers and trade customers of floorcoverings. Working in partnership with suppliers across the globe manufacturing a diverse range of floorcovering products and ancillary accessories, Headlam provides an unparalleled route to market for their products across the UK and certain Continental European territories. The utilisation of an outsourced distribution channel enables manufacturers to focus on their core activities, incur reduced costs associated with distribution, and benefit from localised sales, marketing and distribution expertise that provides a more effective and greater route to market for their products. To maximize customer and market penetration, and reflecting the regionalised nature of the marketplace, Headlam comprises 67 individual businesses in the UK and Continental Europe (France, the Netherlands and Switzerland) each operating under their own unique trade brand and utilising individual sales teams. Headlam’s extensive customer base, operating within both the residential and commercial sectors and comprising principally independent retailers and flooring contractors, receives the broadest product offering supported by next day delivery as well as additional marketing and other support. Headlam’s offering is enabled through its unrivalled operating expertise, long-established supplier and customer relationships, and comprehensive distribution network. Following years of considerable investment, Headlam’s distribution network currently comprises four national distribution hubs, 19 regional distribution centres and a supporting network of smaller warehouse premises, trade counters, showrooms and specification centres.
About The Role

We are looking for a *Class 2 Multi Drop Delivery Driver* to join our dedicated team in Leeds, making on average 15-25 drops per day.

On a Day-to-day Basis, You Will Be Responsible For

  • Loading and unloading a variety of flooring products
  • Manual handling – driver aids provided
  • Driving responsibly – adhering to traffic and working time laws
  • Daily vehicle inspections
  • Weekly vehicle wash

About You

You’ll need to have good attention to detail, enthusiasm and a can-do attitude to take our amazing products and build both excitement and commitment in your customers.

Being out on the road means you’ll need to be self-reliant and self-motivated, but we’d like you to be a great team player too! We have a strong team ethos and encourage all colleagues to work together to provide the best experience for our customers.

In Particular You’ll Bring

  • Multi drop delivery experience (preferred)
  • Driver Qualification Card (CPC)
  • Digital tachograph card
  • Driving license including Class C and no more than 3 points
  • Good working knowledge of working time and tachograph regulations
  • Good attention to detail
  • Physical fitness due to manual handling that will be required
  • Class 1 License for class 1 extra duties

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