Hgv 1 Driver

HGV 1 Driver, Based out of Wigan covering the North West region, Salary: £16.05ph + overtime @ time and half, with 25 days holiday + public holidays, Excellent Benefits. Opportunities to train. Full time, 40hrs per week on a permanent contract. The role will involve some nights away and weekend travel.

We have an opportunity for a HGV1 Driver to join a leading provider of Portable cabins / Modular buildings and associated solutions. This role will work as a relief driver across the business and offers a varied role and the opportunity to drive a variety of vehicles within the fleet, including HIAB, wagon & drag and tankers. Specific training can be provided, though candidates will need a HGV1 licence and ideally experience of operating a lorry loader crane from 31 tonne and above/up to 66 tonnes.

HGV 1 / HGV 2 Driver role:

• Deliver products and services to our customers on time, in full (OTIF), effectively reporting any issues as they arise.
• Adhere to planned routes / movement orders.
• Optimise loading and unloading times to ensure all work is completed.
• Ensure any requirements for moving abnormal loads are always met.
• Scheduled loading and delivery times, and customer requirements.
• Operate a lorry loader crane in varying environments and conditions.
• Work within our Tanker team executing customer service calls.
• Complete the relevant safety checks on the vehicle and equipment you’ve been allocated, reporting any issues immediately, ensuring fleet and safety compliance.
• Adhere to EU driving hours and Working Times Regulations (WTD) at all times, targeting zero infringements.

Candidate requirements:

• Hold a valid and clean HGV 1 Driver licence with DCPC.
• Previous experience in operating a lorry loader crane from 31 tonne and above/up to 66 tonnes.
• Previous experience operating a wagon and drag combination.
• Previous tanker / waste management experience, desired, but not essential, as training will be provided.
• CPCS and/or ALLMI lorry loader operator qualification
• Demonstrate flexibility, as appointments may require you to be away from home throughout the working week, driving all types of vehicles at any of our locations. These appointments may change with limited notice, in line with business or operational needs.

If this sounds like the opportunity, you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.

Equal opportunities and diversity: Our client respect and value differences and are passionate about their people, their customers and the planet. They nurture an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. They are committed to building a culture that brings together the very best of their people and their unique skills, experiences, abilities and where they can flourish.

In joining the team, you will be able to apply and develop your skills and knowledge as part of a collaborative team that is helping to innovate and play a part in building a better future and creating value for their customers, their people, society and the planet.

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