HGV Grab Driver

Driver Support Services; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is recruiting a Grab Driver in Colchester. The role entails delivering materials, ensuring safety during operations, and assisting with excavation tasks. Applicants must have a Full UK Driving Licence (Class 2), Driver CPC Card, and Digi-tacho card. Physical fitness is needed due to manual handling tasks, and working outdoors in varying conditions is expected. Flexibility and adaptability in working hours are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and punctual to ensure effective team and customer service.
• Full UK Driving Licence with class 2 and digi-tacho card is necessary.
• Physical fitness is essential due to the demanding nature of the job.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect materials for the Civils/Groundworks teams.
• Ensure safety of public and staff during operations.
• Assist with pipe excavation backfill and trench work.

Skills

Reliability and punctuality

Good communication skills

Physical fitness

Adaptability and flexibility

Education

Full UK Driving Licence (Class 2)

Driver CPC Card

Digital tachograph card

Lorry Mounted Crane Certification

Job description

Overview

Driver Support Services are currently recruiting Grab driver to work in and around the area of Colchester.

TheGrab Driver ensures that the HGV and grab is operated safely whilst supporting the Civils/Groundworks teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect materials to and from our teams
• Ensure the safety of members of the public and operational staff whilst the HGV is operating.
• To assist with the backfill of pipe excavations and trenches in the highway.
• To assist with signing, lighting and guarding of works.
• To remove construction waste materials to recycling centres and clear sites of debris.

Required Skills and Experience

• To be reliable and punctual with good communication skills to ensure team and customer services delivered.
• Have a Full UK Driving Licence with class 2 licence and digi-tacho card.
• To be physically fit and good with your hands as these roles can be physically demanding, involve bending, lifting and manual handling. However, much of the work will be carried out by mechanical equipment to assist with this.
• To respect the rules laid down for working safely. Ensuring you can follow process and comply with the requirements of the work, including the wearing of PPE.
• Be prepared for outdoor working conditions which may be wet and dirty.
• To understand that working hours and travel are not always predictable as things do go wrong, you need to be adaptable and flexible, paid overtime working will be required.
• It’s an average of 9 to 10 hours per day with weekends optional when there is work available.
• We operate under GB Domestic Hours Rules and all drivers must hold Driver CPC Card, Digicard and Lorry Mounted Crane Certification for this position.