P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our client, who is currently recruiting an LGV Driver (Class 1) to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full time, permanent basis.
Main Responsibilities:
* Required to carry out various LGV disciplines safely and efficiently to include waste vacuum road tankers and curtain sided vehicles.
* This role will require long distance driving with overnight trips.
* Distance tanker operations ensuring safe handling and transportation of a wide range of hazardous materials and products.
* Operation of curtain sided vehicle.
* Inspection and maintenance of associated accessories and equipment including pumps, valves, tanks, vessels, hoses and couplings.
* Completion and processing of all relevant customer and regulatory paperwork.
* Ensure that all activity is co-ordinated in accordance with relevant company guidelines and statutory regulations.
* Attend team brief / safety meetings as required.
* Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained with all areas of responsibility.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Class 1 LGV Licence.
* ADR License.
* Tanks Dangerous Goods by Road Certificate.
* Digi Tachograph Card.
* Experience of road tanker operations including the transport and safe handling of flammable/corrosive/toxic materials.
* COSHH awareness (Desirable).
* Safety awareness (Desirable).
Person Specification:
* Maintains positive work relationships.
* Thorough understanding of waste documentation and special waste handling.
* Thoroughly familiar with relevant safety procedures for tanker and waste operations.
* Up to date knowledge of changes in road traffic laws.
* Ability to work stand-alone, demonstrating initiative and ownership, while a positive contributor to the wider team.
* Customer focused and the ability to build and maintain effective relationship, both internal and external.
* Accustomed to working effectively in a fast-paced environment, flexible and can adapt to changing workloads and priorities, where high standards are not compromised under pressure.
Working Hours and Benefits:
* 45 hours per week, Mon-Fri with a 45 min paid break.
* Overtime paid at time and a half, Monday – Saturday & double time on Sundays.
* Annual leave 33 days including public holidays with three ringfenced for the Christmas and New Year holidays.
* This role involves nights away which overtime and night allowances are paid.
If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date