Driver

Mitie Group plc.; New Addington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking individuals to deploy and collect equipment for traffic management, specifically to support major events in central London such as the Notting Hill Carnival. Candidates must demonstrate experience in driving 7.5 tonne vehicles and must pass a CTC Police clearance. A flexible, physically capable approach is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in driving vehicles of similar size and nature.
• Ability to participate in a call-out system and work out of hours.
• Must pass a CTC Police clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and collect traffic management equipment.
• Cover major events like the Notting Hill Carnival.
• Conduct vehicle checks and maintenance.

Skills

Driving a 7.5 tonne vehicle

General maintenance

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Education

C.P.C. modules certification

LGV 2 license

Chapter 8 Sign Light and Guard certification

Job description

Primary Functions

To deploy and collect equipment and traffic management signage to support our contract with The Metropolitan Police Service. To cover major events within central London such as Notting Hill Carnival. You will be required to participate in a call‑out system and cover some out of hours work paid at an enhanced rate. This is a very physical role. Responsible for: Vehicle checks.

Tools and Information

Equipment for delivery and collection. Prompt return of information as required, i.e. work sheets, time sheets etc.

Task

This is not meant as an exhaustive list and a flexible multiskilled approach by all staff is required.

Main Duties

• General Maintenance and fabrication within our workshop to assist other functions within Special Events as required
• Delivery of items of furniture and white goods to MPS Premises and other locations as required.
• Deployment and collection of all traffic management equipment and the errection of tempory signs to street furniture.
• Delivery, deployment, operation and retrieval of equipment such as tents, generators, lighting etc to locations as required.
• Towing, deployment and operation of trailer mounted generators and VMS ( Matrix ) units as required.
• Assisting other trades in duties associated with work within MitieFM MPS contract.
• Have an obligation to undertake training, to learn additional techniques and to instruct others on aspects and features of his/her work.

Excluded

• Any other duties agreed by skills audit.

Qualifications

You must be able to demonstrate that you have driven a 7.5 tonne vehicle. You would have done your C.P.C. or started the modules. LGV 2 would be advantageous and Chapter 8 Sign Light and Guard would be desirable. You will be required to pass a CTC Police clearance.