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Scott Timber Ltd; Rainham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Discount Hub

Refer a friend scheme

Free fruit on site

Job summary

BSW Group in Rainham is seeking an experienced HGV Driver to join our Manufacturing team at the Rainham site. You will transport wooden products to customer sites, ensure first-time delivery and maintain high standards of service and safety.

You will perform daily vehicle checks, comply with UK road transport regulations and support training of new drivers. A Class 1 licence with CPC and at least 2 years' experience are required. We offer a contributory pension, discounts and on-site fruit.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Class 1 Licence and Driver CPC.
• Minimum 2 years' HGV driving experience required.
• Commitment to safety, health and road regulations.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Transport wooden products to customer sites and deliver orders first time on time.
• Complete a Daily Vehicle Check and report defects to management.
• Check delivery notes and manifests; ensure loads are within weight/capacity limits.
• Drive in compliance with UK Road Transport regulations and company policies.
• Assist in induction and training of new drivers where needed.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

Driver CPC

2+ years experience

Time management

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an HGV Driver to join our Manufacturing team at our Rainham site.

This role involves the transportation of wooden products to customer sites, delivering orders first time, on time and ensuring high standards of customer service and legal compliance is always maintained. You will be working as part of a dynamic team and support team activities in a fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for completing a Daily Vehicle Check to ensure the vehicle is road worthy and in line with the 'Daily Vehicle Check' procedure and report any defects immediately to you Manager.

All delivery notes and the drivers manifest are to be checked and you will ensure the vehicle is not overloaded by weight or capacity and that any concerns are reported directly to the office team. You must drive in a responsible manner, always complying with all current UK Road Transport regulations.

As a team member, you may be asked to assist in the induction process and training of any new drivers, ensuring that a safe system of work is always maintained by always adhering to our Health and Safety Procedures and Policies. This includes wearing your Personal Protective Equipment when stipulated.

As a HGV Driver, you will hold a current Class 1 Licence and Drivers CPC, have a minimum of 2 years' experience, work effectively with others, have excellent time keeping and attendance record and demonstrate a high level of Health and Safety awareness. A can-do attitude and excellent attention to detail are key to success.

Who we are:

BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.

We market 35 million saplings annually through the country’s leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets a year as Scott Pallets. We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the country.

BSW operates as a collection of experts - an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.

With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.

What you will receive in return:

• - Contributory Pension Scheme
• - Employee Discount Hub
• - Refer a friend scheme
• - Free fruit provided on site