Class 2 ADR Seasonal Bulk Driver. Job in Cheshire Education & Training Jobs

Manpower Uk Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation services provider is seeking a Seasonal Bulk Driver for a fixed-term contract in Stanlow. The role involves vehicle checks, delivering gas safely, and complying with UK transport regulations. Candidates must possess a full UK driving licence and a current ADR licence. Flexibility to work weekends is required. Competitive pay rate of £14.42 per hour offered.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence, including authorisation for the category of vehicle to be driven.
• Current ADR licence, including Core, Tanks & Class 2.
• Understanding of Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily scheduled checks on the vehicle before commencing delivery.
• Communicate with Logistics Planners regarding delays or disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with UK transport legislation regarding driving hours.

Skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work under pressure

Confidence working autonomously

Education

Full UK driving licence

Current ADR licence

Job description

Overview

Seasonal Bulk Driver
Location: Stanlow (CH65)
Pay Rate: 14.42ph
Shift Times: 48 hrs a week. Monday-Friday (flexibility to work across the weekend & Bank Holidays is also required) 6 month, fixed term contract
Manpower are now recruiting for a Class 2 ADR Seasonal Bulk Driver. You will be responsible for ensuring that the company's distribution activities are performed in a safe, efficient, cost-effective, and courteous way.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily scheduled checks on the vehicle before commencing delivery and after completion of the daily activities. Log and report all damages and vehicle defects
• Ensure compliance with UK transport legislation regarding tachographs, driving hours and records
• Check and report all customer sites conform with safety, signage, housekeeping (standard of paintwork, shrubbery, fences, walls) using the prescribed format
• Communicate with the Logistics Planners on a regular basis particularly when updating delays or disruptions of the delivery schedule and over/or under stock vehicle situation
• When performing their duties drivers should carry sufficient documentation confirming competence and authorisation to drive company vehicle. Drivers should ensure the vehicle displays the required HAZCHEM signs and instructions in writing.
• Ensure a properly completed meter ticket is produced, showing quantity of gas delivered and where possible receive a customer signature as proof of delivery
• Loading and discharging of vehicles as appropriate in accordance with the prescribed HSE standards and ensure that no customer tank is filled to more than 85% of tank capacity
• To support and cover on-call arrangements including weekends and bank holidays
• To report all competitor activities discovered during the performance of these duties to the Area Operations Supervisor
• To undertake such training as deemed necessary by the company to assist in the performance of these duties
• Start time: Roughly 06:00 each morning however once drivers are in they can decide when they would like to start as long as the work is completed each day - typical shifts are roughly 10-12 hours.

Key facts

• Working within a matrix organisation, reporting to the Site Operations Manager
• Working within a team of circa 70 drivers located around the UK
• Daily travel required to deliver to customer sites within a set radius. Further UK travel required to cover on call

Qualifications and Essentials

• Full UK driving licence, including authorisation for the category of vehicle to be driven
• Current ADR licence, including Core, Tanks & Class 2
• Understanding of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
• Working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Understanding of HSE risks, emergency procedures, escape routes and fire prevention conditions
• Understanding of incident reporting and safe operating procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure within a seasonal business
• Confidence working autonomously

Recruitment process

• HR screen over telephone
• Face to face competency-based interview with Site Operations Manager & HR Business Partner
• Practical assessment session with internal Driver Trainer

Apply now for immediate consideration