Lead Driver (HIAB) — Onsite Installations & Training

Vp plc; Lesmahagow; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night out allowances

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Life Assurance

Share save scheme

Discounts on products

Health benefits

Cycle to work

Training & development

Discounts for employees

Job summary

TPA Portable Roadways, part of the VP group, is seeking a Lead Driver Operative to supervise Portable Roadway Operatives, deliver, install and recover equipment from customer sites using lorry loader cranes. The role includes on-site management, customer support and training duties within our transport and operations teams.

You must hold a UK C+E licence, be comfortable with overnight stays, and drive a variety of crane-equipped vehicles. Competitive pay and substantial benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Trained and proficient in the use of Truck mounted crane - HIAB or equivalent.
• Trained in use of crane mounted clamps.
• Strong knowledge of lifting RAMS.
• Computer literate to undertake relevant job related duties, relevant training in in-house software and communication tools.
• Ability to help train and assess fellow workers improvements and performance.
• Full UK Driving License including category C+E entitlement.
• Flexible approach to working hours is essential - early starts, late finishes, weekend work and frequent overnight stays sharing the cab with another operative.
• A customer and focused mindset.
• Accredited training certificates desired but not essential.
• NG (National Grid).
• STS (Safety Trained Site Supervisor).

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise other fellow operators in the execution of relevant plans and installations.
• Liaise with customers to assess their needs, communicating with sales and back office support to ensure correct billing and logistics to keep the customer requirements up to date.
• Use technical experience to advise and direct customers requirements with best fit product choices depending on site environment.
• Assist in training and assessment of any new employees to sign off competences.
• Address any changes in requirements due to weather conditions or potential changes in customer demands.
• Identify and suggest optimum ways of working and support the implementation of new methodologies.
• Champion your own and other people’s health and safety at all times.
• Follow the rules on drivers’ hours, working time, and tachographs, and keep proper records.
• Ensure that your vehicle and trailer is not overloaded and compliant with all CPC requirements.
• Report any defects, or symptoms of defects, that could prevent the safe operation of vehicles, trailers and/or lifting equipment and accessories.
• Undertake sufficient periodic training to maintain Driver CPC qualification.
• Inform the Transport Manager of any driving convictions, endorsements or disqualifications, and any health issues or medication that may affect driving.
• Follow company policies & procedures, and the Driver Code as laid out in the Driver Handbook.
• Be professional and helpful when collecting or delivering goods and in general dealings with customers, colleagues, and the public.
• Maintain a professional image by dressing in the company work wear provided, and use the correct PPE when required.
• Complete any necessary site inductions and follow any site-specific rules.
• Undertake a daily site-specific risk assessment before commencing work.
• Follow the correct working practices as detailed in any relevant RAMS document.
• Work closely with and take instruction from any Project Co-ordinator on site.
• Take control as directed when a Project Co-ordinator is not present.
• Plan your workload to meet customer or company deadlines whilst maintaining compliance with the drivers’ hours and working time regulations
• Communicate your plan and give instruction to any Portable Roadway Operative working with you.
• Load, transport, unload, install and recover equipment as directed in a safe and secure manner.
• Liaise with both the customer and management as necessary to make them aware of any issues that may arise
• Provide our customers with appropriate familiarisation of equipment where necessary at the point of delivery
• Complete a final check before leaving site to ensure excess materials are collected and site left clean and tidy

Skills

Truck mounted crane HIAB

Crane mounted clamps

RAMS knowledge

In-house software

Training fellow workers

UK Driving License C+E

Flexible working hours

Customer-focused mindset

Accredited training (desirable)

NG (National Grid)

STS (Safety Trained Site Supervisor)

Tools

In-house software

Job description

TPA Portable Roadways, part of the VP group, is seeking a Lead Driver Operative to supervise Portable Roadway Operatives, deliver, install and recover equipment from customer sites using lorry loader cranes. The role includes on-site management, customer support and training duties within our transport and operations teams.

You must hold a UK C+E licence, be comfortable with overnight stays, and drive a variety of crane-equipped vehicles. Competitive pay and substantial benefits are offered.