HGV Class 1 HIAB Driver

Description

The Driver will be responsible for loading, delivery, and collection of welfare units to and from the customer site in a timely and professional manner, demonstration (if required) and completing any relevant checks and administration involved for the hire.

Responsibilities and Duties

Operates vehicle in a safe manner in compliance with all UK regulations and company policies.

Provides services to customers on assigned route(s) for loading, delivery, and collection of units.

Provides minor repairs to units on route and at facility.

Ensure all loads are safe prior to commencing route

Complete vehicle checks to ensure vehicle is road worthy

Delivers and removes units to/from customers.

Maintains and updates route sheets.

Conducts pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs.

Maintains and updates drivers log sheets.

Professional interaction with internal and external customers.

Repairs, cleans, and prepares units for delivery, as needed.

Maintains a clean vehicle.

Performs other duties as required such as occasional service driver cover.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of driving legislation, particularly tachograph requirements

Ability to read and understand a map.

Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing).

General knowledge of mechanics of trucks.

Awareness of Health and Safety

Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Excellent people skills

Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.

Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department, or line of business.

Tachograph / Drivers Card essential

Minimum Qualifications

Legally eligible to work in the UK.

Must have at least a valid driver's license with valid Class 1 plus E qualification with Hiab.

Must not have any license suspensions within the last 2 years.

Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.

Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: GBP38,000.00-GBP45,000.00 per year

Experience:

Driving a Goods Vehicle: 1 year (preferred)

driving: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Driver CPC (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Ad ID: 5418459431