Regional HGV HIAB & Tanker Driver - North East - E5072

Algeco UK Limited, Manor Drive, Peterborough PE4 7AP; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional HGV HIAB & Tanker Driver to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient transport of modular structures and accommodation units, while also providing exceptional customer service. As a Logistics Relief Driver, you will operate a lorry loader crane, adhere to strict health and safety regulations, and work collaboratively within a team. If you are passionate about safety and customer satisfaction, and enjoy a varied work schedule that may include nights away, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a leader in modular accommodation and make a difference in a rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a lorry loader crane from 31 to 66 tonnes.
• Valid Class 1 HGV Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products on time, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Operate lorry loader cranes and complete safety checks.

Skills

HGV Driving

Lorry Loading

Customer Service

Health & Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Education

Valid Class 1 HGV Driving Licence

DCPC

CPCS or ALLMI qualification

Tools

Lorry Loader Crane

Tanker

Job description

Regional HGV HIAB & Tanker Driver - North East - E5072

Location: Wakefield
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: UK03480

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 guaranteed hours per week.
Salary: Up to £35,433.84, Overtime paid at time and a half.

Working predominantly within one of our six regions, you will be utilised to cover any vacancies, holiday, training, etc. of our branch lorry loader and tanker drivers. This is a varied role that will require nights away and weekend travel, depending on appointment.
Lorry loading or HIAB experience required.
ALLMI D1+E or CPCS required.

PURPOSE

As a Logistics Relief Driver, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our fleet maintains full utilisation, transporting our modular structures, and temporary storage & accommodation units on one of our fleet of over 70 lorry loader cranes. You will also be required to work within our Tanker team servicing our customer’s welfare requirements.

WHAT WE DO

Algeco UK is the leader in modular accommodation not only in the UK but around the world. We provide more buildings for hire than anyone else, including modular buildings for sale and rent, and off-site permanent buildings for sale for temporary, semi-permanent and permanent use.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

By embracing these responsibilities, you will demonstrate a level of safety, compliance, and professionalism that drives us to creating a customer-focused and results-driven environment.

Health & Safety

• Being a passionate advocate for a strong health & safety culture, inspiring teams to prioritise safety and embrace environmentally friendly practices.
• Executing safe, efficient transport deliveries that minimise risks and maximise cost-effectiveness.
• Driving effective communication and transparency by ensuring all incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts are reported.

Responsibilities within your team

• Deliver our products and services to our customers on time, in full (OTIF), effectively reporting any issues as they arise.
• Adhere to planned routes / movement orders.
• Optimise loading and unloading times to ensure all work is completed.
• Ensure any requirements for moving abnormal loads are always met.
• Operate a lorry loader crane in varying environments and conditions.
• Work within our Tanker team executing customer service calls.
• Complete the relevant safety checks on the vehicle and equipment you’ve been allocated, reporting any issues immediately, ensuring fleet and safety compliance.
• Adhere to EU driving hours and Working Times Regulations (WTD) at all times, targeting zero infringements.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Valid Class 1 HGV Driving Licence, with DCPC.
• Previous experience in operating a lorry loader crane from 31 tonne and above/up to 66 tonnes.
• Previous experience operating a wagon and drag combination.
• Previous tanker/waste management experience, desired, but not essential, as training will be provided.
• CPCS and/or ALLMI lorry loader operator qualification.
• Flexible and willing to meet the needs of the business.
• Able to work in a team building positive relationships with colleagues and external providers.
• Be a passionate advocate of absolute safety.
• Be driven to provide exceptional customer service, putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.
• Demonstrate flexibility, as appointments may require you to be away from home throughout the working week, driving all types of vehicles at any of our locations. These appointments may change with limited notice, in line with business or operational needs.