Hereford Galvanizers is a successful independent metal coatings business specializing in the hot-dip galvanizing of steel products. Having been established for over 60 years we have extensive expertise within the galvanizing industry and work with large construction companies to local fabricators and farmers.
We operate two hot dip galvanizing plants, one in Hereford and one in Oswestry, Shropshire and also a powder coating and shot-blasting plant in Oswestry.
An opportunity has arisen for a part time LGV1 driver to join our team in Hereford.
Key Details
Hours: Part time (30 hours per week)
Location: Hereford site HR4 9NS, multi-site drop offs
Start time:6.00am
Hourly Rate: £14.87/hr basic + overtime rates
You will be a professional driver with:
* A current HGV C & E Class 1 driving licence
* a minimum of 2 years experience driving articulated vehicles
* experience and competence in the handling and loading of fabricated steelwork or similar products would be preferred but full training will be given.
* experience in strapping/securing steel loads
* forklift licence (preferred but not essential as training can be given)
* Assisting with regular vehicle testing runs
* Delivery/collections of loaded trailers with local customers
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Completing pre-use operational vehicle defect checks
* Assisting with loading and unloading operations
* Being responsible for the safety of their load and ensuring its security with the use of Ratchet Straps
* Compliance with all current company & legal procedures & requirements.
Skills required
What we need:
* MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK FROM 6AM EVERYDAY
* A minimum of 2 years HGV driving experience
* No more than 6 unspent penalty points.
* They must hold a current driver Tachograph Card, 6 months or more from expiry
* Driver CPC Card with an expiry of more than 12 months.
* Flexibility to cover holidays when required, scope for overtime