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Our well established client is currently looking to recruit a HGV I driver, to join their team, on an ongoing, temporary basis

£17.78ph for the first 8 hours, rising to £20.78ph after 8 hours

Job role:

* Provision of first class safe, efficient and customer focused delivery and collection services within the Network

* Comply with issued start times in line with contractual requirements

* Conduct collections and deliveries in accordance with the plan and/or instructions from the transport office

* Conduct collections and deliveries within the timeframes outlined

* Ensure all delivery documentation and electronic POD’s are completed accurately and in real time during a working shift

* Operate all provided IT hardware and systems in line with training and operational requirements

* To engage with the font line transport teams on daily brief and de-brief

* To participate in regular 1-2-1’s with their nominated Transport FLM’s

* Ensure a thorough working knowledge of the regulations under which they operate and in particular the Highway Code & Road Traffic Act 1988, and Road Safety Act 2006

* Operate in line with all legal requirements and ensure full compliance with tachograph and working time legislation

* Operate in line with company Health and safety policy and procedures, following approved risk assessments and ensuring live assessments of risks in the workplace (dynamic risk assessments

* Provide suggestions and opportunities to enhance operational performance as well as health and safety within operations

* Ensure the correct and appropriate load security is in place before moving any goods in a vehicle or trailer

* Act as an ambassador of the company with customers and the public, conducting yourself in a professional manner, being polite, courteous, and helpful

* Ensure a professional and efficient service to our customers

* Wear the company uniform and the appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) provide

* Only drive vehicles for which you are authorised to do so, ensuring that you have been fully familiarise

* Have on their person their Driver Licence, DQC Card and Tachograph card at all times during working hours

* To comply with company policies on medical requirements and examinations

* To conduct a full and thorough pre-shift inspection of vehicles and trailers in advance of their operation and to comply with the defect reporting process, ensuring all defective vehicles, trailers and equipment are reported immediately

* Ensure the safe coupling and un-coupling procedures for trailers are adhered to

* To treat company vehicles and equipment in line with training avoiding any misuse and abuse, and minimising any damage

* To comply with training requirements

* Report any vehicles accidents, incidents of collisions in line with the Policy and the “Bump Card” process

* Follow Company/customer specific procedures on their premises and with their goods during delivery and collection

* Operation of Forward-Facing Cameras in line with policies and procedures.

In order to apply, you must possess the following:

* HGV I Licence

* Previous professional driving experience

* Good geographical knowledge

* Ability to follow operational, legal, and H&S procedures

* Ability to read, understand and follow direction/instructions

* Good communication skills

* Excellent time management

* Working understanding of legal requirements, highway code and road traffic act

* Work well in teams as individually

* Complete routine vehicle checks

* Experience of securing loads within vehicles and/or trailers