Class 2 HGV Driver

Job Description

EY132 Class 2 HGV Driver Location: NewportSalary: £11.00 - £12.00 per hour + BenefitsOverview:First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an HGV Driver on behalf of one of our clients.To deliver, collect and return generators and ancillaries to customer sites throughout the UK.Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load and unload vehicles.
• Operate forklift truck.
• Deliver generators and ancillaries to site and collect generators and ancillaries from site (all industry sectors such as hospitals, construction, power grids and festivals).
• Assist engineers on site.
• Refuelling generators on site and in dept.
• Carry out general housekeeping to ensure work areas are tidy.
• Installation and dismantle of generators on customer sites.
• Completion of daily vehicle inspections and reporting defects to transport department.
• Completion and submission of all company paperwork as per procedure.
• Safeguard all Company assets; nothing leaves the depot without correct paperwork.
• Ensure company vehicle or occasional loan vehicle supplied, is kept clean and tidy at all times, serviced within manufacturers guideline and ensure any defects are notified to correct parties and rectified in a timely manner.
• Promote teamwork and co-operation at all times, both within individual depots and right across the entire group of companies.
• Treat all other employees and all our customers professionally and with respect.
• Always act in the best interests of any of the company, and not to carry out (or fail to carry out) any action that would bring the company into disrepute.
• Always work in a responsible manner to ensure safe working practices. Follow Health Safety Quality and Environmental guidelines provided by the company - currently ISO 9001:14001 and OHSAS 18001 procedures, including all future notifications.
• Proactively contribute to the companys policy of continuous improvement.
• Carry out any reasonable ad-hoc duties requested by your direct Line Manager or the Management Team.

Skills and Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent.
• Class 2 HGV (Essential) Class 1 (Desirable).
• CPC full 35 hours.
• HIAB Hook and remote 60T unlimited.
• ADR class 3 tanks and core packages & Class 9 Miscellaneous.
• Forklift Truck Licence (Desired but training can be provided).
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Lifting operations / Equipment.
• Knowledge of EU driver hours.
• Working time directives.
• Must be flexible as the job may involve unsociable hours (overnights kept to a minimum).
• Good communication skills and the ability to connect naturally with people.
• Work well on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to ensure the work gets done in a timely and effective manner.
• Ability to follow company policy and procedures, working towards deadlines.
• Ability to understand and implement written and verbal instruction.

Benefits:

• Monday to Friday 8-5 40 hrs a week
• Overtime x1.5 Monday to Saturday (anything before 8am and anything after 5pm) and double time on Sundays
• Weekly paid
• Company Pension 3% Employee contribution 5%
• Company Mobile phone
• Company clothing
• Continuous training such as CPC, ADR, HIAB, FLT, First aid,
• 28 days holiday includes bank holidays

Location: NewportSalary: £11.00 - £12.00 per hour + Benefits