Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Witham Essex
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Location: Witham, Essex (In-person)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Approximately £50,000 per annum (includes overtime and nights out)
Expected Hours: 47 hours per week
About the Employer
All Square Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of the UK’s leading independent glass processor, who are renowned for providing superior quality, tailor-made glass products and exceptional customer service. Presently, they operate from a state-of-the-art facility in Witham, where they supply architectural glass to some of the UK and Europe’s most high-profile buildings, airports, and transport hubs.
As a result, you will act as the face of the business. Specifically, you will deliver high-value products and provide outstanding customer service directly to clients across the UK.
Job Overview
We are seeking a professional HGV Class 2 Driver to join the team. You will be responsible for ensuring glass products are transported safely and efficiently from the factory in Essex to customers nationwide.
This is a multi-drop delivery role (averaging 6–10 deliveries a day depending on size and location) featuring early starts from the Witham HQ and a significant amount of city driving. Occasional overnight stays will be required, for which a “night out allowance” is provided.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide customers with accurate, efficient deliveries while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
* Load, secure, and unload glass products, ensuring they are safe for transport (some manual handling is required).
* Plan routes efficiently to consistently meet delivery schedules.
* Perform daily vehicle safety and mechanical inspections, carrying out basic maintenance and taking action where necessary.
* Adhere strictly to traffic laws and transport regulations, reporting any accidents or damage immediately.
* Maintain accurate records of deliveries, vehicle maintenance, and other required documentation.
* Maintain excellent communication with the internal transport team and fellow drivers.
* Attend all relevant training sessions to ensure you remain fully equipped for the role.
Skills & Experience Required
* Valid HGV Class 2 licence (or above).
* Valid, in-date Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
* A Moffett Licence or experience operating a Moffett is highly desirable.
* Prior HGV multi-drop driving experience is advantageous (1 year preferred) but not essential.
* Excellent time management skills and a professional, friendly communication style.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary with weekly pay
* 3% employer pension contribution
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Comprehensive training and development programmes
* Life assurance scheme
* Regular team-building activities and company events
* SMART Health Scheme: Providing 24/7, 365-day access to private GPs, mental health and counselling support, nutrition/fitness advice, health checks, legal/financial advice, and bereavement support for you, your spouse, and children up to age 21.
* On-site free parking and a staff referral programme