Overview
HGV Class 1 Driver.
Location: Ampthill, Bedford.
Days: Monday to Friday 06.00 - 15.30 hrs or 08.30 - 18.00 hrs.
Salary: £40,037.40 (standard 45 hr week) or £46,709.90 (average 50 hr pw).
Responsibilities
* 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 (signatures obtained for time of delivery/collection, damage sustained or missing plant).
* Driving company vehicles in a safe, courteous and responsible manner, including operating within the necessary transport regulations with regard to driving hours, and operating tachograph according to Ministry of Transport requirements.
* Operating all lifting equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with all Company Safety Directives and method statements. Loading and unloading plant and equipment in accordance with safe practice, the Company\'s Safety Directives and Method Statements. Ensuring axle weights are not exceeded.
* Carrying out daily checks of vehicle and any lifting/holding equipment (including straps and chains), recording any 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.
Benefits
* 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with length of service)
* Workplace Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Colleague Benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* High Street Discount Vouchers
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Health & Wellbeing Discount Vouchers
* Cycle to Work & Home & Tech Scheme Benefits
* Milestone Birthdays Additional leave
* Work Anniversary Bonus's
* Refer a Friend Scheme
Other
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