HGV Class 2 Driver / Porter

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Porter/Driver with a Full Class 2 Driving License to join our Johnson's team in our Edinburgh location.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering and loading/unloading a range of goods from furniture to high valued artwork. You'll be part of a team delivering a premium service, loading and unloading, ensuring great care is put into the safe journey of our client's valued items and your colleagues.

Requirements

Skills, Qualifications and Licences

• HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (essential)
  
• Team leading and/or supervisory experience (preferred)
  
• Digital Tacho Driver Card (essential)
  
• Drivers Qualification Card (CPC) (essential)
  
• Knowledge of established legal tachograph procedures (essential)
  
• ADR - Packages (preferred)
  

Daily Responsibilities

• Vehicle daily checks of your allocated HGV Class 2/7.5t /3.5t vehicle.
  
• Ensuring the vehicle is equipped with all the relevant specialist equipment required for the days operation.
  
• Lifting and packing a range of Laboratory equipment, furniture, fine art and more.
  
• Taking goods in or out of storage.
  
• Lifting and moving loads in excess of 25kg.
  
• Ensuring the highest of standards are met when on site.
  
• Responsible for your health and safety or you and colleagues.
  
• Always deliver excellent customer care and service.
  
• Complying with all company and health and safety procedures.
  

Enhanced Criminal Record Check:

You will be required to undertake an "Enhanced Criminal Record Check" or "Baseline Security Check" which will involve providing three years of address and employment history, valid ID and a character reference. If you believe there may be an issue with either of these requirements, please inform us at your application stage.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.
We have a long heritage of being an inclusive employer which provides training and development in a positive learning environment.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
  
• Death in Service
  
• Employee Assistance Program