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Relief Driver/Yardperson

Himag Planar Magnetics Ltd

Carlisle

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Carlisle is seeking a Relief Driver/Yardperson. The candidate should have HGV, Driver CPC, and ADR certifications, along with working knowledge of the rail and construction industry. This role provides weekday cover for HIAB and low loader operations, supports yard organization, and prepares vehicles for weekend shifts. Competitive pay and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Matched Company pension contributions
Help towards healthcare costs
National retail discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Two paid volunteering days annually

Qualifications

  • Proven experience of operating low loaders.
  • Experience of working in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide weekday cover for HIAB and low loader operations.
  • Maintain the yard for efficiency and organization.
  • Support the workshop team for weekend shifts.
  • Act as holiday and sickness cover.

Skills

Good geographical knowledge
Strong safety awareness
Communication and interpersonal skills
Initiative

Education

HGV, Driver CPC and ADR certifications
Class 1 and Class 2 licenses
Hiab tickets
PTS qualification
Load and Secure Certification
Job description

When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Relief Driver/Yardperson to begin their story as part of our team based in our Carlisle Depot. We are looking for someone who embodies our values of being hardworking, grounded and proud of the work they do.

The right candidate will need good working knowledge of the rail and construction industry, good geographical knowledge, strong safety awareness and the ability to meet deadlines on time. Key parts of the role will include providing weekday cover for HIAB and low loader operations, maintaining the yard to ensure efficiency and organisation, and supporting the workshop team in preparing vehicles and equipment for weekend shifts. The role also includes acting as dedicated holiday and sickness cover, ensuring maximum vehicle utilisation.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need
  • To be qualified and hold current certificates for HGV, Driver CPC and ADR
  • To have class1 and class 2 licences
  • Be in possession of Hiab tickets
  • To be PTS qualified - desirable
  • To have a Load and Secure Certification
  • Proven experience of operating low loaders
  • Experience of working in a plant environment
  • The ability to use your own initiativeGood communication and interpersonal skills
Why Story Plant?

At Story Plant, we invest in our people. We provide award-winning training and development opportunities for all employees to help you get to where you want to be in your career.

We offer an excellent working environment along with competitive pay, matched Company pension contributions, help towards healthcare costs, national retail discounts and access to our cycle to work scheme.

We care about our communities too and offer our employees two paid days for volunteering each year to spend as a team or individually.

Every Story Matters

We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story!

As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our Every Story policy ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included. All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.

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