Class 2 Seasonal Bulk Driver

Description

Seasonal Bulk Driver

Location: Stanlow (CH65)

Pay Rate: 14.42ph

Shift Times: 48 hrs a week. Monday–Friday (flexibility to work across the weekend & Bank Holidays is also required) 6 month, fixed term contract

Manpower are now recruiting for a Class 2 Seasonal Bulk Driver. You will be responsible for ensuring that the company's distribution activities are performed in a safe, efficient, cost–effective, and courteous way.

Responsibilities

Perform daily scheduled checks on the vehicle before commencing delivery and after completion of the daily activities. Log and report all damages and vehicle defectsEnsure compliance with UK transport legislation regarding tachographs, driving hours and recordsCheck and report all customer sites conform with safety, signage, housekeeping (standard of paintwork, shrubbery, fences, walls) using the prescribed formatCommunicate with the Logistics Planners on a regular basis particularly when updating delays or disruptions of the delivery schedule and over/or under stock vehicle situationWhen performing their duties drivers should carry sufficient documentation confirming competence and authorisation to drive company vehicle. Drivers should ensure the vehicle displays the required HAZCHEM signs and instructions in writing.Ensure a properly completed meter ticket is produced, showing quantity of gas delivered and where possible receive a customer signature as proof of deliveryLoading and discharging of vehicles as appropriate in accordance with the prescribed HSE standards and ensure that no customer tank is filled to more than 85% of tank capacityTo support and cover on–call arrangements including weekends and bank holidaysTo report all competitor activities discovered during the performance of these duties to the Area Operations SupervisorTo undertake such training as deemed necessary by the company to assist in the performance of these dutiesStart time: Roughly 06:00 each morning however once drivers are in they can decide when they would like to start as long as the work is completed each day – typical shifts are roughly 10–12 hours.

Key facts

Working within a matrix organisation, reporting to the Site Operations ManagerWorking within a team of circa 70 drivers located around the UKDaily travel required to deliver to customer sites within a set radius. Further UK travel required to cover on callQualifications and Essentials

Full UK driving licence, including authorisation for the category of vehicle to be drivenCurrent ADR licence, including Core, Tanks & Class 2Understanding of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) providedWorking knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work ActUnderstanding of HSE risks, emergency procedures, escape routes and fire prevention conditionsUnderstanding of incident reporting and safe operating proceduresExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work under pressure within a seasonal businessConfidence working autonomously

Recruitment process

HR screen over telephoneFace to face competency–based interview with Site Operations Manager & HR Business PartnerPractical assessment session with internal Driver TrainerApply now for immediate consideration

Ad ID: 5417126127