Train to be a HGV Driver with Road to Logistics - Gateshead Region

law and driver hours limits - Looking after the vehicle and ensuring that it is not subjected to unnecessary damage - Maintaining the cleanliness of the driving cab - Ensuring accidents are kept to a minimum - Reporting any accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with the company's accident reporting procedure - Completing vehicle daily inspection sheet and give to Shift manager - Attending essential training in order to carry out the driver role - Adhering to all company policies and procedures, including the Company Standards of Performance and Health and Safety Policy Gaining a HGV licence usually costs around 4k so this is a unique opportunity to gain a new qualification with no cost implication for you. The Road to Logistics course is a programme that will take you from car license to Category C+E and includes the Driver CPC qualification, Health and Safety Qualification and some employability and sector awareness training. Driving is a
really rewarding job. No two days are the same and you will be interacting with a large range of customers, representing your organisation and ensuring the safe and timely collection of waste. Logistics is a fantastic sector to work in, with lots of opportunities for progression once you have your foot on the first rung of the ladder. It is also a booming industry so there are plenty of roles and crucially during these difficult times, lots of job security. Qualifying Criteria: -Full, valid UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points -Live in the Gateshead region -Be aged 19+ -Have the right to work in the UK with a National Insurance number -Not be enrolled on other funded training such as an Apprenticeship, Higher Education or Kick Start -Be on some form of DWP benefit and registered with job centre
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Road to Logistics is a Community Interest Company established with Government backing, to tackle the UK Driver Shortage. We are offering individuals the opportunity to train to be a HGV Driver, with a guaranteed interview with one of our logistics partners in the Gateshead Region The training and test will all be paid for, so all we need from you is a UK driving licence with no more than 6 points, and commitment to the programme. LGV C Driver - Key Responsibilities: - Supervising the loading of the vehicle so that products are safely loaded and secured to minimise chances of damage - Ensuring that on arrival the delivery is safe to make and respect customer's property; if in doubt, consult with the customer and/or Shift Manager - Checking goods off with Customers and obtain signature and print - Mandatory use of company technology i.e. tablets - Provision of excellent customer service - Driving the vehicle safely and in accordance with the law - Driving within the tachograph