Overview
HGV Class 1 Driver
Salary: £40,037.40, standard 45 hr week. £46,709.90 average 50 hr pw.
Location: Ampthill, Bedford.
Days: Monday to Friday 06:00 - 15:30 or 08:30 - 18:00.
Responsibilities
* As an HGV Class 1 Driver you are responsible for the delivery and collection of our products.
* Delivering/collecting the company\'s units and equipment to its customers, at the right location, at the time required, with planned delivery to achieve optimum fuel consumption and most efficient use of driver time.
* Inspecting all units and equipment on collection to ensure it is in good order, recording any damage, dirtiness, missing items, etc.
* Ensuring all necessary company paperwork is completed correctly to avoid disputes (signatures for time of delivery/collection, damage or missing plant).
* Driving company vehicles in a safe, courteous and responsible manner, complying with transport regulations regarding driving hours and tachograph requirements.
* Operating lifting equipment safely and in accordance with Company Safety Directives and Method Statements; loading and unloading plant and equipment in line with safe practice; ensuring axle weights are not exceeded.
* Carrying out daily checks of vehicle and lifting/holding equipment (including straps and chains), recording defects and reporting them to the Foreman/Depot Manager/Fleet Manager.
About You
* C+E Driving Licence is essential.
* HIAB qualification is essential.
* You will be a competent driver with at least 2 years commercial driving experience.
* A good geographical knowledge of the local and surrounding areas.
* Your customer focused experience and expertise will underpin your ability to deliver this role fully.
* Good physical health is required as this can be a physically demanding role at times.
* Flexible in your approach to work, able to work reasonable overtime if required, and adhere to all health & safety practice.
About the Role
* Delivering/collecting the company\'s units and equipment to its customers, at the right location, at the time required, having planned such delivery to achieve optimum fuel consumption and most efficient use of driver time.
* Inspecting all units and equipment on collection to ensure it is in good order, recording all visible damage, excessive dirtiness, missing items etc.
* Ensuring all necessary company paperwork is completed in the correct manner to avoid disputes at a later date i.e. signatures obtained for time of delivery / collection, damage sustained or missing plant.
* Armed Forces Covenant - As part of our pledge, we support the employment of veterans, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process.
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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.
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