Seasonal Bulk Driver
Location: Stanlow (CH65)
Pay Rate: £14.42ph
Shift Times: 48 hrs a week. Monday-Friday (flexibility to work across the weekend & Bank Holidays is also required) 6 month, fixed term contract
Manpower are now recruiting for a Class 2 ADR Seasonal Bulk Driver. You will be responsible for ensuring that the company's distribution activities are performed in a safe, efficient, cost-effective, and courteous way.
Responsibilities
Perform daily scheduled checks on the vehicle before commencing delivery and after completion of the daily activities. Log and report all damages and vehicle defects
Ensure compliance with UK transport legislation regarding tachographs, driving hours and records
Check and report all customer sites conform with safety, signage, housekeeping (standard of paintwork, shrubbery, fences, walls) using the prescribed format
Communicate with the Logistics Planners on a regular basis particularly when updating delays or disruptions of the delivery schedule and over/or under stock vehicle situation
When performing their duties drivers should carry sufficient documentation confirming competence and authorisation to drive company vehicle. Drivers should ensure the vehicle displays the required HAZCHEM signs and instructions in writing.
Ensure a properly completed meter ticket is produced, showing quantity of gas delivered and where possible receive a customer signature as proof of delivery
Loading and discharging of vehicles as appropriate in accordance with the prescribed HSE standards and ensure that no customer tank is filled to more than 85% of tank capacity
To support and cover on-call arrangements including weekends and bank holidays
To report all competitor activities discovered during the performance of these duties to the Area Operations Supervisor
To undertake such training as deemed necessary by the company to assist in the performance of these duties
Start time: Roughly 06:00 each morning however once drivers are in they can decide when they would like to start as long as the work is completed each day - typical shifts are roughly 10-12 hours.
Key facts
Working within a matrix organisation, reporting to the Site Operations Manager
Working within a team of circa 70 drivers located around the UK
Daily travel required to deliver to customer sites within a set radius. Further UK travel required to cover on callQualifications and Essentials
Full UK driving licence, including authorisation for the category of vehicle to be driven
Current ADR licence, including Core, Tanks & Class 2
Understanding of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
Working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act
Understanding of HSE risks, emergency procedures, escape routes and fire prevention conditions
Understanding of incident reporting and safe operating procedures
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure within a seasonal business
Confidence working autonomously
Recruitment process
HR screen over telephone
Face to face competency-based interview with Site Operations Manager & HR Business Partner
Practical assessment session with internal Driver TrainerApply now for immediate consideration