HGV Class 2 Driver

The Company

Lowe Corp Europe, inclusive of Lowe Rental and PKL Group (UK) Ltd, is the world’s leading refrigeration, commercial catering equipment and Portable Kitchen supplier to major food exhibitions, sporting events and retailers across the globe; from the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix to the Olympics, we provide high quality rental solutions to help our clients entertain and delight their customers.

With over 40 years’ experience, our unique culture is built on people, from motivating and developing our highly talented team, to truly listening to and delivering against our clients’ needs.

Beijing to Boston, Berlin to Belfast, we are an entrepreneurial organisation and take pride in our ability to provide innovative products and services to our impressive client-base.

The Role

Based at our Distribution Warehouse in Marchington, this role is responsible for the transportation, installation, and collection of equipment across our varied client base including festivals such as Goodwood, Download and Creamfields, Expos and Major Retail clients. This is a hands-on-role, perfect for gaining experience and someone looking for a varied role of driving and installation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivery and collection of units to customers across United Kingdom and further afield as required;
• Installation of refrigeration units and Cold-Room construction onsite as part of a two-man team;
• Engage with customers on site in a customer service role.
• Loading and unloading refrigeration equipment in Marchington Warehouse;
• Working closely with the Warehouse team to ensure the safe and effective strapping of equipment for transit;
• Management of Delivery, Collection paperwork and digital PODs;
• Compliance with company, regulatory & customer health and safety policies.
• Other duties as required by Head Office.

Experience & Qualification

• Hold a valid Class 2 Driving Licence (C), Driver with up-to-date CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Experience driving of HGV’s, however newly qualified are encouraged to apply!
• Comfortable lifting and shifting heavy equipment
• Highly motivated;
• Excellent time keeping;
• Flexible and adaptable attitude;
• Excellent problem solver and resourceful thinker;
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.

Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

Lowe is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. We are incredibly selective in our hiring and shortlisting for this vacancy will be completed on the basis of merit. Candidates should tailor their CVs to reflect our essential criteria.