HGV Drivers

To drive heavy goods vehicles on a daily basis To comply with all driver legal requirements To collect, deliver and tip a variety of material To operate wagon and trailer combinations including draw bar To carry out daily vehicle checks and complete vehicle check lists To ensure vehicles are maintained to a high standard To conduct basic vehicle maintenance tasks and clean the vehicles as and when required To comply with all vehicle operating systems To make written and/or verbal reports to line managers as required To carry out any additional duties that may be reasonably requested from time to time To comply with Company policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Manual and the post holders terms & particulars of employment
Key Competencies:
The ability to drive safely, efficiently and to maintain a safe working environment in line with company operating procedures and systems Basic literacy and numeracy skills Able to understand signage and verbal directions primarily for reasons of Health & Safety The ability to work as part of a team and to communicate effectively with other team members The ability to work on own initiative as and when required The ability to identify and report any issues or problems with the vehicles To carry out daily vehicle checks To wear correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as instructed thereby ensuring minimum risk to personal health and safety Excellent time keeping and attendance A flexible approach including the willingness to work outside normal hours as and when required
Essential skills

A full clean HGV 1/2 driving license A good working knowledge of the Highway Code Excellent working knowledge of Tachograph and working time directive rules & regulations Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) Proven track record of working in a comparable role Capable of conducting basic maintenance including, but not exclusive to; greasing, oiling and fuelling Good literacy and numeracy skills NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant subject or comparable work experience Clean DBS check (transporter drivers only)
Desirable Skills
NVQ / ONC or equivalent qualifications in a relevant subject area GCSE Grade C or above in English & Maths Full geographical knowledge of the area the depot and/or Company serve Relative experience in metal recycling and other associated processes Proven ability of driving bulk tippers, operating hoot lift on roll-on-roll-off vehiclesHours:43.75 hours per week,Monday - Friday, 07:45 - 17:00