HGV Driver

Central Alliance; Altofts; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Flexible benefits

Digital GP Service

Gym and lifestyle discounts

Life cover

Private healthcare (optional)

Cycle to work

Volunteering days

Mortgage advice

Diversity & Inclusion committees

Wellbeing Hub access

Career development

Job summary

Central Alliance, part of the RS Group, is recruiting a HGV Driver to join our Normanton team in the UK. You will drive our fleet, delivering drill rigs and support equipment to sites across the UK, including busy cities and remote locations.

The role is full-time (45 hours per week) and permanent. We value safety and professional conduct; you will perform pre-drive checks, log driving hours, plan efficient routes, and maintain strong communication with clients and management.

Qualifications

• Driver certificate of professional competence.
• Lorry loader qualification desirable.
• Cat C+E driving licence (with no more than 6 points).
• Experience driving articulated HGVs, rigid HGVs and lorry loader cranes.
• Slinger/signaller qualification desirable.
• Good knowledge of geographical areas and route planning.
• Self-motivated, organised with good time management and a positive attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions, work to deadlines and in a multi-disciplinary team; UK work rights.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to transport legislation and road safety regulations while ensuring vehicles are roadworthy.
• Deliver goods punctually and maintain communication with management and clients.
• Uphold professional standards, complying with company policies during deliveries and collections.
• Plan efficient and safest routes and report delays to the line manager.
• Conduct pre-journey checks and report defects in a timely manner.
• Ensure loads are secured and within vehicle load capacity.
• Keep accurate records of driving hours and mileage to comply with regulations.
• Follow internal instructions from Transport Manager and drilling supervisors.
• Attend and pass internal and external training courses as required.
• Adhere to all policies on site and maintain professional relations with clients and colleagues.

Skills

CPC

Lorry loader

Cat C+E license

HGV driving experience

Slinger Signaller

Route planning

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Job description

The Vacancy

Normanton, UK.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a HGV Driver to join the Central Alliance team.

Central Alliance part of the RSK Group have an exciting opportunity for an HGV Driver to join their team in Normanton, UK. We have an opportunity for a HGV Driver to join the Central Alliance team. We are looking for an experienced HGV Driver who can safely and efficiently drive our HGV fleet, delivering our drill rigs and support equipment to sites throughout the UK, which includes delivery to busy cities and to remote parts of the country, as well as providing this service to our clients. We are offering the role on a full-time (45 hours per week), permanent basis.

Accountabilities

• Adhere to relevant transport legislation and road safety regulations whilst ensuring vehicles are roadworthy.
• Deliver all goods punctually and maintain effective communication with management and clients.
• Uphold a professional standard, complying with all company policies during deliveries and collections
• Plan the most efficient and safest route for journeys, reporting any delays to schedules in a timely manner to line manager
• Conduct pre-journey checks on Company vehicles in line with DVSA requirements and training. Reporting all defects in a timely manner.
• Ensure that goods are suitably and securely loaded and protected from damage during transport, and that all loads are within the vehicles’ load capacity.
• Keep accurate records of driving hours, mileage, to comply with EU and UK regulations.
• Adhere to working instructions as specified internally from Transport Manager and drilling supervisors.
• Problem solving, following instructions and working part of a professional, multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain a good working relationship with all clients and employees, acting professionally at all times.
• Attend and pass internal and industry recognized external training courses. These may include but not limited to, Fire Safety, First Aid, PTS, CSCS, CCNSG
• Adhere to all RSK company policies and adhere to client policies and procedures when on site.

About You

People are at the heart of our business. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, we would like to see you have / can demonstrate:

• Driver certificate of professional competence
• Lorry loader qualification (desirable)
• Cat C+E driving license (with no more than 6 points on driving licence)
• Experience of driving articulated HGVs, rigid HGVs and lorry loader cranes
• Slinger/signaller qualification (desirable)
• Sound knowledge of geographical areas and route planning
• Self-motivated, solutions focused, organised, with effective time management and a positive attitude
• Ability to follow instructions, work to deadlines, work part of a multi-disciplinary team and also work solo, using own initiative
• To be of good repute, with the ability to conduct business in a professional and polite manner at all times, adhering to and promoting our Core Values.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Unrestricted work rights in United Kingdom.

Culture And Benefits

Your new benefits will include:

• Salary of From £34,999 per annum
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays
• Digital GP Service
• Gym and lifestyle discounts
• Life cover protection
• Optional private healthcare
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
• Volunteering days
• Retirement and mortgage advice
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
• Access to our industry-leading Wellbeing Hub, plus mental health support services
• Regular training and career development

About Us

We are Central Alliance, a UK-based ground engineering technical services business providing site investigation, surveying, instrumentation, monitoring and technology-led solutions alongside innovative remedial techniques for slope stabilisation and dewatering. Our innovative support and solutions are provided to infrastructure organisations, asset owners, utility and energy companies, mining companies, government, consultants and construction projects both in the UK and worldwide. The company’s ground investigation services include all aspects of drilling, in situ testing, monitoring, reporting and laboratory testing. We own and operate a full range of drilling rigs, encompassing multipurpose rotary, cable percussion, dynamic sampling and cone penetration testing rigs. Some of Central Alliance’s clients include Network Rail, Aarsleff, National Highways, Rio Tinto, Associated British Ports, the Welsh Government, J. Murphy & Sons, AmcoGiffen, BAM and Morgan Sindall. Central Alliance is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees. Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

The RSK Group are an equal opportunity company

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company. By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?