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Brackenberry Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brackenberry Limited is recruiting an HGV Driver for a 2-month contract in Coventry. The role involves operating authorised Class 2 HGV vehicles to perform waste collection, recycling, highway sweeping and drainage while upholding health and safety and legal standards.

Responsibilities include safe operation, vehicle inspections, documentation, and adherence to working hours rules. Immediate or short notice availability is preferred; DBS considerations may apply.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) HGV licence required.
• Driver CPC certificate required.
• Good knowledge of road transport legislation.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 2 HGV vehicles across Coventry and surrounding areas.
• Carry out vehicle inspections and report defects.
• Complete required vehicle and operational documentation.
• Undertake waste collection, recycling, highway sweeping, drainage and other duties.
• Ensure vehicle weights do not exceed maximum limits.
• Monitor drivers' working hours in line with tachograph regulations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Regulatory compliance

Hours regulation

Education

Class 2 HGV licence (Category C)

Driver CPC

Occupational Health medical

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Coventry to assist with the appointment of a HGV Driver, on a 2-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion.

Rate of Pay: £14.32 - £19.69 per hour

Summary:

The HGV Driver role involves operating authorised vehicles across Coventry and surrounding areas, undertaking duties such as waste collection, recycling, highway sweeping and drainage, while maintaining high standards of health and safety and legal compliance.

Responsibilities:

Operate authorised Class 2 HGV vehicles safely across Coventry and nearby areas.

Carry out vehicle inspections, routine upkeep and cleaning, and report any defects to Fleet.

Complete required vehicle and operational documentation, digitally or on paper.

Undertake waste collection, recycling, highway sweeping, drainage and other assigned operational duties.

Ensure vehicle maximum weights are not exceeded.

Monitor drivers' working hours in accordance with domestic driving regulations or onboard tachograph requirements.

Valid Class 2 (Category C) HGV driving licence.

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).

Relevant professional driving experience.

Occupational Health driving medical assessment must be successfully completed.

Good knowledge and understanding of relevant road transport legislation.

Please note:

You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.

You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.