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HGV I Driver
Job Posted: 9 days ago
Salary: £ 17.78 - 20.78 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Erdington, City and Borough of Birmingham
Expire in: 19 days
Job Description
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 trailersBefore You Apply
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