LGV Class 2 Driver

Job Ref
VTFWID01279
City:
Widnes
Department
Contract Logistics
Salary
£35,228.82 per annum
Status
Full Time
Type
Permanent
Hours
Monday to Friday

LGV Class 2 Driver
Widnes (WA8 0ZU)

About Us

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers, and communities through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution services. As a company, we are dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected, and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

We are now looking for additional LGV Class 2 Drivers to join our Widnes site (WA08 0ZU) on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday to Friday, with shifts starting between 05:30 and 7am.

The Benefits
• Salary of £35,228.82 per annum
• Free life cover
• Critical Illness cover
• Health Cash Plan
• Fully expensed CPC training and annual driver training programme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Wellness initiatives - WeCare includes a 24/7 online GP and mental health support service
• Tailored development and ongoing training and support
• New trucks
• Monday – Friday work pattern
• Goods loaded via FLT – during night shift

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Class 2 Driver to join our team and be a part of an innovative logistics organisation.

Here, you’ll benefit from a steady work pattern, ensuring a healthy personal and professional balance, all while operating a modern fleet designed for comfort and efficiency.

So, if you want to take the next step in your driving career and join a reputable logistics leader, read on and apply today!

The Role

As an LGV Class 2 Driver, you will deliver to various destinations across the North West and North Wales on behalf of our customers.
You will be responsible for delivering palletised loads and also transporting products that may require unloading via a tail lift. You must therefore be prepared to carry out manual handling duties and to operate both curtain-sided and box vehicles. From time to time, you may also be required to drive a 7.5-tonne vehicle and a Van.

Additionally, you will:
• Perform vehicle inspections and ensure adherence to safety standards
• Manage all documentation for each delivery accurately
• Communicate effectively with clients and depots as needed

About You

To be considered as an LGV Class 2 Driver, you will need:
• A full, valid Class 2 driving licence with at least 2 years of commercial driving experience
• A maximum of six points on your licence (excluding BA, CD, DD, DR, or DG codes)
• A valid Driver CPC Card
• A valid Digital Tachograph card
• A willingness to carry out manual handling duties

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

At Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process. Still, we encourage candidates to use them to enhance their applications rather than replace their own effort and authenticity. Therefore, candidates should not rely on AI-generated responses during the interview process.

DISABILITY CONFIDENT
Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer that encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants, regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment where our employees can strive and grow their potential. Yusen Logistics are proud to be a ‘Disability Confident Committed’ employer.