Overview
Being flexible in your approach to work and Undertake ad-hoc duties when your vehicle is off the road or if you are required to assist other field teams.
Responsibilities
* Drive and operate specialist tankers; once training has been provided (Class 2, CPC required).
* Attend emergency call out situations dealing with sewer blockages, flooding and pollution.
* Work on private and public land in strict accordance with statutory health, safety and environmental procedures.
* Undertake vehicle checks at the start and finish of each shift.
* Ensure that all jobs are documented correctly.
* Report all defects, accidents and near misses immediately to the Line Manager.
* Maintain the driver’s log book in compliance with MOT rules and procedures.
* Ensure that the conditions of all PPE (personal protective clothing and equipment) remain fit for purpose.
* Keep the vehicle and equipment washed down on a weekly basis, free from rubbish in hose and tool boxes and the cab.
* Attend training as and when required.
Benefits For HGV Class 2 Driver
* Company pension
* Death in service cover
* 20 days annual leave, enhancements with time served. With opportunities to work on bank holidays for bonuses (e.g., double time, day in lieu or call out bonuses). For 10 hours work on a bank holiday a £75 bonus may apply. (Note: bonuses change every year).
* Competitive salary
* Employee Assistance Programme / Health & wellbeing programme
* Support from a family run company that prioritises health, safety, and wellbeing
* Company events
* Free/on-site parking
* Referral programme
* Full PPE provided (Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment)
* Excellent rate of pay
* Career progression and job security
* Flexibility
* State of the art technical equipment to carry out daily tasks
* Competitive salary
* Paid time and a half overtime
* Paid call outs
* Paid work through bonus
* Average earnings holiday pay: paid based on average earnings over the last 3 months when overtime is earned; not limited to basic salary.
* Night work bonuses (e.g., £45 night work through bonus). Call out bonus: £30 for a weekday, £45 per day on weekends.
Training & Qualifications
* Paid training/Induction Week: Training courses provided at induction.
* EUSR Water Hygiene Card (Blue)
* EU Skills Card (Green)
Health & Safety For HGV Class 2 Driver
Section 7 of the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) states the general duties of employees at work.
* Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
* Co-operate with the employer or other persons as required by statutory provisions to enable that duty or requirement to be performed or complied with.
* Understand and comply with the company health and safety policy.
* Influence and promote a positive health and safety culture within the organisation and lead by example.
* Ensure all works activities are carried out safely and in accordance with legislation, company requirements and RAMS.
* Carry out comprehensively and complete all company required site documentation.
* Ensure VPRs are carried out and completed.
* DRA’s are to be carried out for every job and updated where required.
* Report all health, safety and environmental incidents to the Line Manager within 2 hours of it happening.
Qualifications / Competency For HGV Class 2 Driver
* HGV Class 1/2 Driving license
* ADR Licence desired
* Ability to work within very controlled guidelines and environmental regulations
* Ability to deal with the public in a polite and friendly manner
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and receive instructions remotely
* Previous work involving liquid waste products in the water utility / environmental services sector is desirable. Knowledge of safe working in street works preferred
* Emergency First Aid (In-house Training Given)
* First Aid at Work (In-house Training Given)
* Manual Handling (In-house Training Given)
* Asbestos Awareness (UKATA) (In-house Training Given)
* Standpipe Usage Competence (In-house Training Given)
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