Hgv Driver

Jrl Group Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Trent Precast Concrete Ltd, part of the JRL Group, is hiring a driver for permanent night shifts delivering loads nationwide from Nottingham. You’ll prepare vehicles, plan routes with the Transport Manager and ensure loads are secured safely.

Key requirements include at least 2 years HGV driving experience, good knowledge of driver hours regulations, and reliability. A bonus scheme is available for completed routes and paperwork, with nightwork/tramping options depending on schedules.

Qualifications

• HGV driving experience required or preferred
• Ability to work alone and stay focused for long periods
• Good understanding of driver’s hours regulations
• Strong safety practices and professional demeanor
• Ability to complete records and paperwork accurately
• Strong geographic knowledge

Responsibilities

• Driving company vehicles to deliver loads to sites across the country
• Preparing the vehicle by conducting operator checks and maintenance
• Planning delivery schedules and routes with the Transport Manager
• Supervising or helping to load and unload goods
• Making sure loads are secured safely
• Following traffic reports and changing routes as needed
• Completing delivery paperwork
• Routine maintenance checks before and after journeys
• Adhering to driver hours and working time directives

Skills

HGV driving

Route planning

Safety awareness

Reliability

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

Contract: Permanent
Salary:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within one of JRL Group's key divisions; Trent Precast Concrete Ltd.

The JRL Group is a highly successful, privately owned, national construction group head quartered in North London. With a turnover of in excess of £360m, the business is currently experiencing growth and as such seeks to strengthen our Precast team.

Trent Precast specializes in the manufacture and delivery of structural precast concrete units based in the heart of the country in Nottingham.

• Nightwork/Tramping available
• Bonus Scheme available for completed routes/paperwork
• Permanent Contract

Responsibilities:

• Driving company vehicles to deliver loads to sites across the country
• Preparing the vehicle by conducting operator checks and maintenance
• Planning delivery schedules and routes with the Transport Manager
• Supervising or helping to load and unload goods
• Making sure loads are secured safely
• Following traffic reports and changing your route if necessary
• Completing delivery paperwork
• Routine maintenance such as topping up oil, tyre and brake checks before and after journeys
• Ensuring all rules on driver’s hours and working time directive are adhered to

Desirable Criteria:

• Excellent driving skills (assessment will need to be passed)
• The ability to work alone and concentrate for long periods
• Experience with heavy manufacuring/precast/steel
• A good understanding of driver’s hours regulations
• A polite and professional manner
• A good understanding of safety on the road and when loading and unloading
• The ability to complete record sheets and paperwork accurately
• A reasonable level of fitness
• Be trustworthy and reliable
• Be 18 years old or over
• Have previous HGV driving experience of at least 2 years
• Good safety practices and driving habits
• Strong geographical knowledge