Class 1 Full-Time Relief Driver

EMR Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

EMR Group is seeking a Class 1 Relief Driver to join our Bradford-based team. You will operate a range of heavy vehicles, transport materials between sites and customer locations, and cover for drivers during holidays or sickness.

This full-time role involves shifts across our Northern depots, occasional work in other regional transport departments, and nights out. EMR Group prioritises health and safety and provides training before deployment.

Qualifications

• Hold an HGV Class 1 (CAT C +E) licence.
• Take a methodical approach to work.
• Be patient, able to work unsupervised, and stay calm under pressure.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers, and provide a high level of customer service.
• Be able to follow instructions, and know when to discuss changes to plans with your line manager.
• Be a good communicator, and be able to avoid conflict.
• Be able to recognise/anticipate hazardous situations and react accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of vehicles including Multideck 26t car transporter, 18t Car Transporter, 7.5t Car Transporter, 18t and 26t Skip Lorries, 32t Roll on/Roll off Lorries, and Class 1 Bulk Tippers; transport materials between sites and customer locations.
• Provide coverage for drivers during holidays or sick leave.
• Shift between Northern depots and occasionally work in other regional transport departments, including nights out; travel expenses reimbursed per policy.

Skills

HGV Class 1

Methodical

Customer service

Composure under pressure

Communication

Instruction following

Conflict avoidance

Hazard recognition

Job description

About Our Opportunity:

“I love working for EMR. The industry is fascinating and no two days are the same”

This role will give you the opportunity to say these exact words just like one of our very own drivers.

Our industry truly is fascinating and has the variety factor, giving you the opportunity as a Class 1 Full-Time Relief Driver primarily within the ELV Car Transporter team to meet new customers on a regular basis.

What you will be doing:

As the relief driver for European Metal Recycling, you will assume responsibility for operating a range of vehicles, including Multideck 26t car transporter, 18t Car Transporter, 7.5t Car Transporter, 18t and 26t Skip Lorries, 32t Roll on/Roll off Lorries, and Class 1 Bulk Tippers. Your duties will involve transporting materials between our sites and customer locations, offering coverage for drivers during periods of absence such as holidays or sick leave.

This role is essentially based out of our Bradford Depot, however this role would require you to shift between all our Northern depos, on occasion, work within other regional transport departments, requiring nights out. Travel expenses are reimbursed in line with company policy and are subject to limitations.

At EMR group Ltd, we prioritise Health and Safety, providing comprehensive training for each vehicle before deployment. Despite the relief driver designation, this is a Full-Time role demanding a 45-hour work week, ensuring consistent engagement and activity.

About you:

Sowhat do we need from you? Well, if you have read and stuck with us this long, you are probably on our page. You will need to:

• HoldaHGV Class 1 (CAT C +E) licence
• Take a methodical approach to work
• Be patient, able to work unsupervised, and stay calm under pressure
• Have the ability tocommunicate effectively with customers and co-workers, and provide a high level of customer service
• Be able to follow instructions, and know when to discuss changes to plans with your line manager
• Be a good communicator, and be able to avoid conflict
• Be able to recognise/anticipate hazardous situations and react accordingly