MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

 To operate an HGV vehicle & Trailer in a safe and professional manner, delivering products to customers providing an excellent customer service

 RELATIONSHIPS:

 a)       Responsible to:                         Transport Manager

Needs to have strong communication skills, a willingness to take instruction, be cooperative & flexible & be confident enough to ask for help where needed.

A driver with good working knowledge of southeast road networks, happy to work in & out of London as required.

Will be required to Night Out and should be prepared to be away from home for up to 4 nights per week potentially 

The role will include spending nights out as required

Hourly Rate + Bonus Paid Fortnightly

Night out Allowance

Discretionary Christmas Bonus

CPC training

Opportunity to upskill & train to use multiple different vehicle types

Locations

Based at: Crown & Cavenham Quarry

MAIN TASKS OF JOB

·        Operate a Class One HGV Artic Bulk Tipper, in a safe & professional, timely manner, delivering Aggregate product to our customers, providing an excellent customer service.

·        Safe vehicle loading & unloading/tipping of multiple aggregate & waste products, adhere to all tipping procedures, standards & site requirements for safety as detailed in the company driver handbook.

·        Supervise the loading of the vehicle to ensure damage is minimised, that products are safely loaded, secured & vehicle weights are maximised & recorded accurately in line with the legally permitted load weight for the vehicle/trailer.

·        Conduct a daily walk round check Inspection of the vehicle & record all defects accurately using the required method as specified by the company.

·        Use of a driver defect App, Sat Nav unit & electronic POD.

·        Pay close attention to wheel safety – actively monitor the condition of tyres, wheels, wheel nuts & studs, report any defect found immediately, ensure wheel torque process is adhered to at all times.

·        Work Safely at all Times, in accordance with the law, highway code, environmental requirements & with adherence to all company procedures, standards, processes & policies.

·        Complete all necessary records & ticket entries accurately to ensure the correct load weight is recorded & customer signature obtained for every collection & delivery made, return all completed tickets & paperwork handing them in to base, SRC weighbridge at the end of each day/week worked.

·        Ensure all driver waste management duty of care standards, procedures & company responsibilities are adhered to at all times.

·        Drive & reverse both the vehicle & trailer safely & courteously at all times; show respect for the safety of other road users, especially those considered vulnerable, minimise damage, report any incidents or accidents immediately to the Transport Manager.

·        Operate a digital tachograph with adherence to the relevant legislation & regulations, demonstrate a clear understanding of tachograph & working time legislation.

·        Keep the vehicle clean & serviceable both inside & out.

·        Ensure contaminant from inside the vehicle/trailer body is removed as required.

·        Ensure that on arrival the delivery location is safe & suitable, show respect to the customer’s property, prevent damage being caused through negligence; if in doubt, consult with both the customer and/or the Planner, Transport Manager before loading or unloading commences.

·        Check the accuracy of all collected or delivered goods with the Customer, obtain a signature & print off the ticket. Make sure a manual record is made on the ticket should the load not match the description & detail, accordingly, consult with the Transport Manager or planner for authorisation before leaving site.

·        Handle customer issues on delivery respectfully, tactfully & effectively. Contact the Transport Manager or planner for assistance if required.

·        Drive economically in line with the company environmental, fuel & fleet efficiency policies, minimise harsh braking & cornering, maximise fuel efficient driving, ensure the most economical route is taken whilst adhering to restrictions, limits & legal prohibitions.

·        Report all accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with the company’s accident reporting procedure, ensure all required information is captured at the scene & recorded on the Driver App/bump card supplied, ensure details are exchanged with any third party involved, liability must not be discussed.

·        Ensure that the required PPE is worn & compliant with the current company standard.

·        To act in accordance with the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental standards, driver handbook, policies, procedures and practices highlighting any issues appropriately.

·        Participate & complete any relevant & required training & development courses & activities as specified by the company.

·        Spend the night in the vehicle as required, ensure the vehicle is parked safely & securely where possible, report any vehicle or personal safety concerns or incidents immediately to the Transport Manager/Planner.

·        Perform any other duty required by the company.

·        Perform any other duty required in order to fulfil the role of a professional HGV driver.