Class 1 HGV Driver - Days

Hill & Smith Infrastructure Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill & Smith Infrastructure Ltd is seeking a dedicated HGV Driver for a full-time, permanent role on the day shift. The position involves transporting products to construction sites and roadwork locations, with a 7-day pattern and potential overtime including nights and weekends.

You will be essential in ensuring timely deliveries to support road safety projects. Responsibilities include safe driving, defect reporting, load security, and clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have a working knowledge of towing limits and regulations.
• Commitment to road safety and timely deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods across land to distributors or sites by the quickest and safest route to meet delivery schedules.
• Comply with EU Drivers rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
• Complete daily and weekly vehicle defect sheets; report all Nil defects.
• Report any vehicle, trailer, or plant damage immediately.
• Ensure loads are safely secured and within weight limits.
• Report breakdowns to the Fleet Manager promptly.
• Ensure the vehicle is parked safely with keys removed when not in use.
• Report accidents and near misses to the Fleet Manager.
• Complete Accident Report Forms on-site when required and liaise with third parties as needed.
• Ensure documents including PODs and timesheets are produced efficiently and accurately.
• Wear correct PPE in accordance with site rules.

Job description

Full Time, Permanent 50 hrs p/w– split over a 7-day period. You may also be required to work additional hours, nights, and weekends on occasion, not exceeding an average of 48 hours per week over a certain reference period

Purpose Of The Role

As an HGV Driver on the day shift, your primary responsibility is the safe and efficient transport and delivery of our product to various construction and roadwork sites. This role is essential in supporting road safety projects by ensuring that these critical safety components are delivered on time, subsequently allowing for an apt installation.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Transportation of goods across land to and from distributors or to motorway and highway locations taking the quickest and safest route possible to meet delivery schedules
• Ensure you will comply with all EU Drivers rules and regulations as well as all company policies and procedures
• Complete daily and weekly vehicle defect sheet – all “Nil” defects must be reported
• Report any vehicle, trailer, or plant damage immediately
• Must have a working knowledge of what they can and cannot tow (it is the drivers’ responsibility not to exceed the maximum weight)
• Ensure all loads are always safely secured
• Report any breakdowns to the Fleet Manager
• Always ensure the vehicle is parked safely and securely, never leaving it unlocked and with the keys in the ignition
• Report all accidents and near misses to the Fleet Manager
• Complete Accident Report Form on-site as and when required, and issue any third-party information also when necessary
• Ensure vehicle is always checked and accepted by the Fleet Manager when handing back after any incident
• Ensure any documentation including POD’s and timesheets are produced efficiently and accurately
• Always ensure correct Personal Protective Equipment is worn and is in a clean and presentable condition, in accordance with any site rules