3.5te pick-up driver

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Gallagher Limited is seeking a Transport Operator to safely drive and manage collection and delivery of plant and equipment from depots to sites. You will use securement methods for various loads and ensure accurate delivery records while maintaining high safety standards.

You will operate vans and light commercial vehicles with a focus on load protection, regulatory compliance, and professional communication with customers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence and proven safe operation of vans and light commercial vehicles.
• Experience in transportation, collection, delivery, loading and unloading of plant, machinery, equipment, tools, and consumables.
• Extensive knowledge of load securing methods and load restraint techniques for varied loads.
• Competence in using ratchet straps, chains, load binders, edge protection, cargo nets, sheeting systems, and related equipment.
• Understanding of load distribution, axle weight restrictions, vehicle loading principles, center of gravity considerations, and transport compliance.
• Experience assessing load characteristics and selecting securing methods for safe transport.
• Knowledge of legal obligations and safety implications in load security and road transport operations.
• Experience in transport, logistics, plant hire, construction, engineering, utilities, civil engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, or similar environments.
• Strong organisational and time management skills; ability to plan workloads and priorities.
• Attention to detail when completing transport documentation, vehicle inspections, and delivery records.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles in accordance with road traffic laws, industry best practices, and Company policies.
• Maintain a professional, customer-focused approach, representing Specialist Plant Associates to customers, suppliers, contractors, and colleagues.
• Support operational needs through efficient collection and delivery of equipment, parts, materials, consumables, and documentation.
• Demonstrate flexibility to changing business demands, including urgent transport requirements.
• Uphold LIFE culture, contributing to a safe and positive working environment.
• Comply with Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Transport policies and procedures.
• Report hazards, incidents, vehicle defects, near misses, and operational concerns promptly.
• Deliver and secure load transportation safely, adhering to load securing best practices.
• Plan workload effectively and prioritise competing demands within a depot or site environment.

Skills

Load securing

Load restraint equipment

Vehicle loading principles

Transport compliance

Road transport knowledge

Planning & time management

Attention to detail

Safety leadership (LIFE)

Interpersonal communication

Independent worker

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Mobile technology

Electronic job management systems

Vehicle inspection apps

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Safely operate company vehicles in accordance with current road traffic legislation, industry best practice, and Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a professional, customer-focused approach at all times, acting as an ambassador for Specialist Plant Associates when interacting with customers, suppliers, contractors, and colleagues.
• Support the operational requirements of the business through the efficient collection and delivery of equipment, parts, materials, consumables, and documentation.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to changing business demands, including urgent or priority transport requirements.
• Maintain high standards of personal conduct, professionalism, reliability, and attendance.
• Promote and uphold the Company's LIFE (Living Incident Free Everyday) culture, actively contributing to a safe and positive working environment.
• Comply with all Company Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Transport policies and procedures.
• Report hazards, incidents, vehicle defects, near misses, and operational concerns promptly through the appropriate reporting channels.
• Full UK Driving License with a proven record of safely operating vans, pick-ups, and light commercial vehicles in a commercial environment.
• Proven experience in the transportation, collection, delivery, loading, and unloading of plant, machinery, equipment, tools, materials, and consumables.
• Extensive practical knowledge of load securing methods and load restraint techniques for a wide range of load types, including plant, machinery, palletised goods, fabricated items, steel products, and irregular loads.
• Demonstrable competence in the correct use of ratchet straps, chains, load binders, edge protection, cargo nets, sheeting systems, and other load restraint equipment.
• Strong understanding of load distribution, axle weight restrictions, vehicle loading principles, center of gravity considerations, and transport compliance requirements.
• Experience assessing load characteristics and determining suitable securing methods to ensure safe transportation.
• Sound understanding of the legal obligations and safety implications associated with load security and road transport operations.
• Experience working within transport, logistics, plant hire, construction, engineering, utilities, civil engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, or similar operational environments.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to effectively plan workloads and prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when completing transport documentation, vehicle inspections, and delivery records.
• Competent user of mobile technology, electronic job management systems, vehicle inspection applications, and Microsoft Office software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and capable of working independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a wider operational team.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements, manual handling, vehicle safety, hazard awareness, incident reporting, and risk management principles.
• Positive attitude towards continuous improvement, training, and personal development.
• Safety Leadership: Actively promotes and embraces the Company's LIFE culture (Living Incident Free Everyday) in all activities.
• Safety First Ethos: Consistently demonstrates safe behaviours and places safety, compliance, wellbeing, and professionalism at the forefront of all decisions and actions.
• Forklift Truck Licence (Counterbalance or equivalent) with experience operating material handling equipment within depot, yard, warehouse, construction, or engineering environments.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Experience using transport management, asset management, fleet management, workshop management, or equipment tracking systems.
• Additional driver development qualifications, including Driver CPC, defensive driving, fuel-efficient driving, transport compliance, vehicle safety, or load restraint training.
• Experience within plant hire, lifting equipment, construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Demonstrable experience transporting plant, machinery, construction materials, palletised loads, steel products, and non-standard or irregular loads.
• Knowledge of transport legislation, load restraint guidance, road transport compliance requirements, and industry best practice.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, professional development, operational excellence, and safety performance.

Wellingborough

General Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles in accordance with current road traffic legislation, industry best practice, and Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a professional, customer-focused approach at all times, acting as an ambassador for Specialist Plant Associates when interacting with customers, suppliers, contractors, and colleagues.
• Support the operational requirements of the business through the efficient collection and delivery of equipment, parts, materials, consumables, and documentation.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to changing business demands, including urgent or priority transport requirements.
• Maintain high standards of personal conduct, professionalism, reliability, and attendance.
• Promote and uphold the Company's LIFE (Living Incident Free Everyday) culture, actively contributing to a safe and positive working environment.
• Comply with all Company Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Transport policies and procedures.
• Report hazards, incidents, vehicle defects, near misses, and operational concerns promptly through the appropriate reporting channels.

Essential

• Full UK Driving License with a proven record of safely operating vans, pick-ups, and light commercial vehicles in a commercial environment.
• Proven experience in the transportation, collection, delivery, loading, and unloading of plant, machinery, equipment, tools, materials, and consumables.
• Extensive practical knowledge of load securing methods and load restraint techniques for a wide range of load types, including plant, machinery, palletised goods, fabricated items, steel products, and irregular loads.
• Demonstrable competence in the correct use of ratchet straps, chains, load binders, edge protection, cargo nets, sheeting systems, and other load restraint equipment.
• Strong understanding of load distribution, axle weight restrictions, vehicle loading principles, center of gravity considerations, and transport compliance requirements.
• Experience assessing load characteristics and determining suitable securing methods to ensure safe transportation.
• Sound understanding of the legal obligations and safety implications associated with load security and road transport operations.
• Experience working within transport, logistics, plant hire, construction, engineering, utilities, civil engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, or similar operational environments.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to effectively plan workloads and prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when completing transport documentation, vehicle inspections, and delivery records.
• Competent user of mobile technology, electronic job management systems, vehicle inspection applications, and Microsoft Office software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and capable of working independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a wider operational team.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements, manual handling, vehicle safety, hazard awareness, incident reporting, and risk management principles.
• Positive attitude towards continuous improvement, training, and personal development.
• Safety Leadership: Actively promotes and embraces the Company's LIFE culture (Living Incident Free Everyday) in all activities.
• Safety First Ethos: Consistently demonstrates safe behaviours and places safety, compliance, wellbeing, and professionalism at the forefront of all decisions and actions.

Desirable

• Forklift Truck Licence (Counterbalance or equivalent) with experience operating material handling equipment within depot, yard, warehouse, construction, or engineering environments.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Experience using transport management, asset management, fleet management, workshop management, or equipment tracking systems.
• Additional driver development qualifications, including Driver CPC, defensive driving, fuel-efficient driving, transport compliance, vehicle safety, or load restraint training.
• Experience within plant hire, lifting equipment, construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Demonstrable experience transporting plant, machinery, construction materials, palletised loads, steel products, and non-standard or irregular loads.
• Knowledge of transport legislation, load restraint guidance, road transport compliance requirements, and industry best practice.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, professional development, operational excellence, and safety performance.

LIFE Culture

At the Joseph Gallagher Group, we're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Equality and Diversity

The Joseph Gallagher Group are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

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