LGV Class 2 Driver
Ridgmont, Bedford

The Company

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’re 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 currently recruiting LGV Class 2 Drivers to join us on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a brilliant opportunity for a qualified LGV Class 2 driver to become an integral part of our successful team.

So, if you are ready for your exciting next step and eager to make an impact, we look forward to hearing from you!

The Benefits

- A competitive pay rate of £30,617 per annum
- Premium rate overtime at time and a half after 40 hours worked
- Uplift of £2.00 per hour for unsociable hours worked (between 18.00 and 06.00)
- No nights out
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays - pro rata
- Company pension
- Life insurance cover after successful probationary period
- Fully expensed CPC training and annual driver training programme
- Exclusive rewards platform including health and lifestyle benefits
- Access to a benefits and rewards discount scheme offering discounts online and in-store
- Commitment to promoting and protecting the mental health of all our employees
- Free on-site parking
- Free corporate uniform

The Role

As a LGV Class 2 Driver, you will deliver freestanding products to small independent retailers within a 100-mile radius, covering South Lincolnshire, the Midlands, Oxfordshire and London.

Handling both white and brown goods, you will deliver products to our customer’s stores utilising a tail lift and sack barrow, ensuring your deliveries are completed safely and efficiently.

Adhering to designated routes, you’ll undertake route checks for safety restrictions, planned road works and traffic to ensure your journey will be smooth and efficient.

About You

To be considered as a LGV Class 2 Driver, you will need:

- A full, valid LGV Class 2 licence
- A CPC Driver qualification
- A current Digital Tachograph Card
- A good working knowledge of working time regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Customer service skills
- The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment


The usual working shifts for these roles are Monday to Friday, but we may ask you to work weekends where necessary. Start times range from 04:30 to 06:30 and the shifts range from 8 - 14 hours, depending on your delivery location.

Please note, this role will require manual handling, including loading and unloading goods, as well as flexibility regarding working hours.

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

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 skill set and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment where our employees can strive and grow their potential.

Other organisations may call this role very Driver, 7.5T Driver, 7.5 Tonne Driver, HGV Driver, Driver, Lorry Driver, Multi-Drop Driver, Goods Vehicle Driver, Collections & Delivery Driver, Drayman, Haulage Driver, or Haulage Operative.

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