LGV Class 2 Driver
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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 are dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who collaborates with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the worlds preferred choice.
Due to continued growth, we are recruiting 1 x LGV Class 2 Driver to support our Howden’s Joinery contract, working at our Erith site.
The role will offer a salary of £38,587 per annum
The scope of work will include:
- Delivery of products to dedicated Howden’s depots
- Work pattern: Monday – Friday, with start times of between 06:00 and 07:00 am
- On average, 8-10 drops per day within Essex, Kent, and the Home Counties
- Goods are palletised and loaded/unloaded by Folk Lift Truck at the Howden depots
- Goods are pre routed, no other allocated work
Key requirements:
- A full, valid class 2 Driving licence with minimum of 12 months commercial driving experience
- A maximum of six points on your licence (excluding BA, CD, DD, DR, or DG codes)
- A valid DCPC
- A valid Digital Tachograph card
- Excellent communication skills
- A flexible approach to work with the ability to start at varying times
- The ability to do manual handling, if required
- Full time work
- Very little manual handling, all goods loaded and unloaded using FLT
- Monday to Friday work pattern
- Tailored development and ongoing training and support
- 22 days’ holiday rising to 25 days after 3 years
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee Wellness initiatives - WeCare- includes 24/7 online GP and mental health support service
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on the skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can strive and grow their potential.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Taxi & Car Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for LGV Class 2 Driver roles across Yusen Logistics (UK)'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Taxi & Car Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £38,587 - £38,587 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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