Class 1 HIAB driver

Evans Transport Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

PPE and uniform supplied

Health insurance cashplan

Job summary

Evans Transport Limited is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 driver to join our Brick and Block Haulage department. The role involves nationwide deliveries from depots in Bideford, Exeter, Wrangaton and Caldicot, with nights out and operation of Artic or Lorry and Drag vehicles.

You will maintain vehicle safety through daily checks, comply with Driver CPC and tachograph rules, and ensure accurate PODs while working both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and valid Driver CPC and digital tachograph
• Good UK geographic knowledge and ability to use a road atlas
• Able to present themselves well with good literacy and numeracy
• Physically fit with a professional attitude

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer goods in a safe, professional manner
• Follow the most direct truck-friendly routes
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and maintenance reporting
• Work within tachograph and WTD rules
• Capture PODs accurately and promptly
• Load customers safely and efficiently
• Support team and maintain site safety

Skills

Deliver goods professionally

UK route knowledge

Daily vehicle checks

Driver CPC & tachograph compliance

POD capture accuracy

Team player / initiative

Report issues promptly

Safe vehicle operation

HIAB lorry loader experience

Tools

HIAB Loader (tool)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced HGV Class 1 driver to join our Brick and Block Haulage department. Drivers will be expected to travel around the country to deliver customer goods in a safe an professional manner. The position is available from our Bideford, Exeter, Wrangaton and Caldicot depots. This is for a Artic or Lorry and Drag type vehicle and includes nights out.

Key Skill Requirements for driver

• Deliver customers good in a professional and friendly manner
• Ensure the most direct truck friendly route is taken
• Ensure the vehicle is safe and fit to be on the road by carrying out adequate daily checks.
• Work within the tachograph and working time directive laws
• Ensure all PODs are captured accurately
• Able to work on own initiative and part of a team
• Report any issues effectively and promptly to management
• Be able to work to a productive nature.
• Able to make confident decisions and manage responsibilities effectively.
• Operate mobile plant safely and responsibly, completing daily checks and reporting defects.
• Load customers safely and efficiently.
• Operate the sand plant efficiently, maintaining a consistent feed.
• Complete daily checks and assist with repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and site safety.
• Support staff and help maintain a positive working environment.

Qualifications and Skills For driver

• Full driving licence In date driver CPC and digital tachograph
• Sound geographical knowledge of UK and be able to use a road atlas.
• Posses good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Have a reason able level of fitness Presentable, good attitude and polite.
• HIAB Lorry loader experience required
• Netting experience of benefit but not essential

Driver Job Package for Driver

• Competitive Salary
• Breaks Paid
• 22 day annual leave + Bank Holidays with additional days after time served
• Company Pension Scheme
• PPE and uniform supplied
• Health Insurance cashplan Scheme
• Ongoing paid training provided - CPC, specialist training
• Secure parking
• Meal allowance
• Medical renewals
• Licence and digicard renewal
• Bike to work scheme
• Enhance sick pay

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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