Professional Class 2 HGV HIAB Driver
Location: Surrey and South London area
Salary & Benefits: £20 - £22 per hour
- Weekly Pay
- Regular ongoing work
- Immediate start
- Paid Breaks
- Minimum of 10 hours pay per shift
- Opportunity to progress
- Free Driver Training - CPC & ALLMI
- Managed CPD
- Uniform provided
Do you feel that you work at a higher standard than expected and you stand out from the crowd Then you would be the perfect candidate to join our client s team!
Our client s HGV Drivers do more than a driving job . It s about driving quality and ensuring their customers get the best impression of their organisation. You will be the face of the business, not just a Delivery Driver. It s all about making a good impression with your appearance, manner and the look of your vehicle. Ensuring goods are delivered in a first-class condition, completing all necessary paperwork and above all, leaving everyone you meet with a really positive impression of you and their business.
You will be responsible for ensuring your vehicle is clean, safe and your load is legally roadworthy. Carrying out multi-drop deliveries in a timely and safe manner, from 2 - 5 runs expected per day. Working with a variety of different companies, meeting the challenges of an ever more demanding industry.
QUALITY DRIVER S Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Hard hats are provided and MUST be worn at all deliveries
- Arrive at work with all necessary PPE
- Do full vehicle checks at least 15 - 20 mins
- Call in if running late for assignment or any client/customer issues
- Communicate any technical issues
- Comply with contractual agreement at all times
- Good communication with customers - ETA in advance
- Download Digital Tacho Card - Weekly (employed / remote workers)
- Avoid tachograph infringements and report unforeseen circumstances
- Accept liability for clear fault parking or driving fines (that don t relate to expected duties) - decisions made at the company s discretion
- MUST contact the team regarding ANY client service issues or client s customers non-conventional requests
- Supervise the loading of the vehicle so that products are safely loaded and secured to minimise chances of damage
- Ensure with the Transport Manager and Loader that the load is correct against the customers orders
- Ensure that on arrival the delivery is safe to make and respect customer s property; if in doubt, consult with customer and/or Transport Manager
- Check goods off with customers and obtain signatures and print
- Loading and unloading of goods from vehicles
- Follow specific company policies relative to safety and compliance
- Drive within the tachograph law and driver hours limits
- Wash truck once a week
- Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab
- Report any accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with the company s accident reporting procedure
- Engage with company Training program
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures, to include the Company Standards of Performance and Health and Safety Policy
Essential Requirements:
- You must hold a current CAT C Lorry Loader licence
- No more than 6 points on your licence
- Hold a current DQC and Digital Tachograph card
- Have a minimum of 3 years experience
- Excellent verbal communication
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers
- Diligent attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility
- Agree to Initial Assessment / Induction program
- Agree to ongoing CPD Training program and attend essential training where required
Essential Behaviours:
- Act in a calm and professional manner at all times
- Be upbeat, proactive and positive, with a can-do attitude
- Be professional and presentable at all times
- Have a flexible approach to work and changing circumstances
- Willingness to work extended or unsociable hours during peak periods
If you meet the criteria above and you like the sound of working for an independent, well respected driver supplier, then apply now and complete our client s short questionnaire which should take around 15 minutes.
They offer the following to all successful applicants: Any day not on assignment - directed by QDL Management / Training or on the Job Mentoring; All QDLT Courses; Online Learning; Toolbox Talks; Advanced crane skills; Driver CPC; On the job Mentoring/Assessment; Forklift Counterbalance; Allmi - Lorry Loader; Allmi - Slinger Signaler; Forklift; Emergency First Aid At Work; Manual Handling; Working at height ( IPAF ).