Class 2 Driver Self Employed


A self employed paying you directly rather than agencies. £15 per hour




Job Role ;



Driving Class 2 vehicles involved in moving household and office furniture and other items to new premises or via storage..
Working in small through to large teams




Role and Responsibilities;




· Driving Vehicles up to a HGV category

· Maintaining and complying with all company and legislation requirements

· Educating, training and developing other team members in delivery emphasising best practice, quality and standards

· Assisting the management of external contractors during delivery

· Household removals or relocations

· Office removals or relocations

· Taking goods into or out of storage

· Large specialist projects such as moving hospital, library or school equipment

· Moving specialist fine art and furniture




Day to Day;


· · Check vehicle and be responsible for its safety and the safety of those working with you


· Make sure all loads are properly secure and the wagon is laoded correctly to avoid any damage or overloading issues.


· Using packaging to protect fragile items such as computers or antiques


· Taking apart larger items of furniture for packing and removal

· Packing items, loading them into your vehicle and securing them safely

· Checking that all goods are secure before driving off


· Driving to the new location, unloading the items, reassembling large items and placing them where the customer wants them


· Unwrapping furniture and unpacking cartons


Working Hours


· Working 5/6 days a week, which will include weekends and/or evenings


· Moves between longer distances could involve overnight stays in lodgings or in a vehicle




Preferred Qualifications and Education Requirements;




· Educated to A Level or equivalent


· Full UK Driving License (up to 6 points)




Requirements

Preferred Skills / Qualities


· Punctual

· Hardworking

· Well Groomed

· Physically fit

· A polite, friendly manner and good communication skills

· A careful and methodical approach to your work

· The ability to work out the most effective way to load items

· An honest and responsible attitude to people's property




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