GMS International

HGV Driver Class 2 / HGV Driver Class 2 / Class 2 Driver / HGV2 / LGV 2 / Class 2 Driver Job Responsibilities: Drive the company vehicle responsibly and safely; obeying at all times, the traffic laws and highway code Carry out daily and weekly vehicle checks ensuring any defects found are reported to the Transport Manager Carry out deliveries and collections to our customers in a professional manner Keep an accurate record of deliveries and collections using appropriate documentation Ensure that any equipment on the vehicle is secured and protected where necessary Demonstrate great customer service skills in all aspects of the working day Develop and maintain product knowledge in order to ensure accurate and effective deliveries Represent the Company and values of the business and portray a professional and business-like image to all customers, potential customers and other people you meet in the course of your work. HGV Driver Class 2 / HGV Driver Class 2 / Class 2 Driver / HGV / LGV 2 / Class 2 Driver Class 2 Driver Must hold a Class 2 licence and have experience in driving Class 2 vehicles Possess a full and valid Driver Certificate of Professional Compliance (CPC) Ability to communicate effectively Good customer service skills

Lead and manage transport operations to ensure OTIF deliveries and service commitments. Provide exceptional customer service from the department. Support with manage profit and loss, controlling costs within agreed budgets. Ensure compliance with company vision, values, and policies. Develop new business opportunities to enhance operations. Maintain good relationships with customers and onboard new business. Ensure HR compliance, recruit and train new staff effectively. Set objectives for staff and conduct regular team meetings. Ensure excellent customer service and reduce complaints. Maintain accurate stock records and minimise losses. Comply with Health and Safety policies, ensure appropriate training and risk assessments. Implement accident prevention measures, maintain an effective H&S Committee. Ensure site property, equipment, and assets are compliant. Ensure vehicle and driver compliance with regulations, monitor and minimise fuel consumption. Conduct daily driver debriefs and ensure the security of company property. What will make you stand out? Able to demonstrate significant transport experience within a multi-drop environment. Excellent commercial acumen and budgetary experience. Be able to demonstrate both strong leadership and people management skills. Be able to work under pressure, multi-tasking and prioritising workloads successfully. PC literate in programmes such as Microsoft Office and CRM systems. Experience in legislative compliance. Technical knowledge of HGV, LGV. Education: Recognised Management qualification. Hold a Managers CPC. Hold a valid driving licence. NEBOSH Managing Safety or equivalent.

Key Responsibilities: Adhere to company vision, values, policies, and procedures. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policy and relevant legislation. Monitor vehicle and driver compliance with legal requirements, analyse results, and implement improvements. Conduct risk assessments on customer premises for new or significant changes. Investigate and address logistics issues to improve routes and service quality using current systems (e.g., Telematics, Dynamics, GLAD). Organize and coordinate resources, including temporary workers, to meet logistics requirements. Lead, manage, and develop personnel, including addressing absence, disciplinary issues, and training. Develop and manage functional budgets, monitor activities, and resolve variances. Ensure route optimization savings and profitability. Prepare commission calculations for drivers and maintain system accuracy (e.g., TMS, Dynamics). Maintain effective relationships between logistics, service, and production departments to enhance customer service. Ensure drivers meet planned service levels. Propose and implement improvements for continuous functional enhancement. Minimise environmental impact through efficient routes. For workwear: Ensure compliance with EN14065 standard, reduce customer losses, and meet Customer Delivery Driver KPIs. Maintain fleet standards and implement LEAN processes. Promote and implement technologies to improve data capture in logistics. What will make you suitable candidate - Good written and verbal skills. Ability to listen to and influence peer group and department team members to build and lead effective working teams. Good attention to detail and the ability to analyse data and interpret the information effectively to continuously improve the department and/or team. Ability to organise self and others to ensure tasks are carried out in a timely manner. IT literate (Microsoft Office). Experience of lean (Six Sigma) implementation in lean manufacturing systems. (preferred) Financial knowledge covering budget forecasting. (preferred) A valid HGV 2 licence/ A valid UK Drivers License, minimum 1 year. (preferred). No more than 6 points on driving licence. Educated to degree level or equivalent and/or experience in leading and managing a team within a customer focussed environment, with a track record of success. Experience of implementing continuous improvement programmes. Certificate of Professional Competence holder.