Job Title: LGV Driver / Machine Operator (Day Shifts)
Location: Kemsley Mill, Sittingbourne
Salary: GBP15.50 per hour
Hours: Monday - Sunday (4 on 4 off 12hr shift pattern)
Job Type: Permanent / Full time
About Us:
FGS Agri is a Kent-based, family-run company serving the amenity, utility, environmental, commercial, and agricultural sectors.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced LGV driver to operate rigid tipping vehicles, with occasional overnight stays in a sleeper cab for deliveries. The role is based at Kemsley Mill depot, with potential work from other group company premises.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Operate rigid tipping vehicles and other assigned vehicles within the South East, with occasional longer-distance deliveries requiring overnight stays.
2. Drive Category C vehicles safely, legally, and efficiently, complying with all drivers' hours and Road Transport Directive legislation.
3. Maintain driving and plant operation qualifications.
4. Load, unload, and secure loads, ensuring safety at all times.
5. Perform vehicle safety checks and follow procedures if issues are found.
6. Act as a company ambassador when interacting with customers.
7. Complete all paperwork accurately and promptly.
8. Plan routes and communicate any issues related to load planning and routing.
9. Operate vehicle systems such as sheeting, tipping, vacuum sludge pumps, and water discharge pumps.
10. Ensure compliance with health & safety requirements at all locations and maintain fitness to drive.
This description is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned by management.
About you:
* Valid Category C licence and Driver CPC qualification.
* Proven experience with rigid tipping vehicles and LGVs.
* Strong knowledge of driver hours regulations and tachograph procedures.
* Ability to plan routes and adapt to changing conditions.
* Confidence in loading/unloading and securing loads.
* Familiarity with vehicle systems.
* Good communication and customer service skills.
* Focus on safety, compliance, and vehicle checks.
Desirable:
* Experience operating plant equipment.
Benefits:
* Life Insurance with GP24 access.
* Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellbeing.
* Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme (eligible employees).
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Company events.
* GymFlex salary sacrifice.
Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.
Candidates with experience or relevant titles such as Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Driver & Equipment Operator, Transport & Machinery Operations Specialist, Commercial Vehicle Driver / Plant Operator, Logistics & Heavy Machinery Technician, and Freight Transport & Equipment Handling Operative may also be considered.
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