HGV Class 2 Mixer Driver (Cavenham - Bury St Edmunds)

SRC Aggregates; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SRC Aggregates is seeking an experienced Mixer Driver to operate the mixer safely and professionally, delivering concrete products to customers and delivering excellent customer service.

The role requires a Class 2 HGV licence and tachograph card, flexible hours, and the ability to perform basic vehicle maintenance. You will be responsible for pre-drive inspections, loading, and ensuring loads meet customer orders with strong safety practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in a concrete environment.
• Flexible with working hours.
• Able to perform basic vehicle maintenance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily pre-drive inspections to ensure vehicle safety.
• Deliver products to customers and provide excellent customer service.
• Supervise loading to ensure loads are secure and compliant with orders.
• Verify loads against customer orders with the batcher and obtain signatures on delivery notes.
• Handle customer issues on delivery and liaise with managers for support when needed.
• Drive safely and within tachograph law and driver hours limits.
• Maintain the vehicle’s condition and cab cleanliness; perform routine maintenance as required.
• Adhere to Health, Safety and Environmental policies and directives.

Skills

Mixer Driver

HGV Class 2

Tachograph Card

Health & Safety

Customer Service

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

To operate the Mixer in a safe and professional manner, delivering products to customers and to provide excellent customer service

RELATIONSHIPS;

Responsible to: Transport & Operation Managers

Responsible for: None

Liaison with: Directors, Managers, Employees, Clients, Suppliers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MAIN TASKS OF JOB:

• Daily Inspections to be carried out prior to driving.

• Ensure you have received your work schedule via electronic device or transport office.

• Supervise the loading of the vehicle so that products are safely encumbered and secure to minimise chances of damage.

• Ensure with Batcher that the load is correct against the customers’ orders.

• Ensure that on arrival the delivery is safe to execute and respect customer’s property; if in doubt, consult with customer and/or Transport Manager/ Batcher, and use DISCLAIMERS if necessary.

• Check goods off with Customers and obtain signature and print. If any errors mark ticket accordingly and consult with Batcher as appropriate.

• Handle customer issues on delivery effectively. Contact Ready Mix Manager or Batcher for assistance if required.

• Carry out deliveries in a timely and safe manner and provide excellent customer service.

• Drive the vehicle safely and in accordance with the law.

• Drive within the tachograph law and driver hours limits.

• Maintain condition of the vehicle and ensure that it is not subjected to unnecessary damage both externally and inside the drum.

• Complete any maintenance on vehicle.

• Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab.

• Comply with fuel directives from the Transport Department.

• Report any accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with the company’s accident reporting procedure

• PPE to worn around Plant and Site

• To comply with the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policy, highlighting any issues appropriately.

• To act in accordance with the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and practices.

• Performs other duties as directed

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Enthusiastic, committed and a fast learner with previous experience of a concrete environment

• Experience as a Mixer Driver.

• Flexible with working hours.

• Able to do vehicle maintenance.

• Must have Class 2 HGV Licence and Driver Tachograph Card

• Strong communication skills and willingness to take instruction.

• Ability to work with individuals across departments and liaise with external customers and contacts

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.