HGV Class 1 Driver

Due to our client’s continued success as one of the country’s leading suppliers of heavy commercial vehicle hire, an exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced LGV Drivers in the Cheshire and Nottingham area who takes pride in providing excellent customer service and has a passion for working with the best.

About the Class 1 (C+E) LGV Driver Role: You will drive and operate a waste collection vehicle using safe and efficient driving techniques in line with company requirements, observing health and safety requirements responsible for the safety of self and members of the public. Ensuring the highest possible standard of service is consistently provided to all customers.

Key Responsibilities of Class 1 (C+E) LGV Driver will include:

• Carry out thorough daily inspection checks as a legal requirement, complete defect and damage reports and other associated paperwork and follow the escalation process to workshops.
• Be fully compliant with the Transport WTD within the tachograph legislation requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with company health & safety procedures and regulation at all times.
• Follow appropriate reporting process where necessary in the event of incident and near-miss occurrences.
• Ensure uniform/PPE is worn at all times whilst on duty and is kept in a clean, tidy and serviceable manner in accordance with company and Health & Safety requirements.
• Be fully compliant with relevant Safe Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Risk Assessments.
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times to external and internal customers.
• Be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of vehicles.
• Carry out weekly wheel nut torque check.
• Follow company processes and procedures regarding completion of documentation and paperwork.
• Report for work on time and ensure satisfactory completion of duty hours.
• Be flexible towards working hours and be available for occasional overtime to meet business and depot needs.
• Ensure full compliance with all company policies and procedures including health and safety and employment.

Any other duty required by the managers or directors of the business

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Hold a current class 1-2 driving license
• Driver qualification card
• Experience of driving and operation of Rolonof, skips, FEL and waste wheeler vehicles would be preferred, although training can be provided.
• Own a digital tachographs card.
• Knowledge and understanding of analogue and digital tachographs in line with the company requirements and procedures.
• Demonstrate awareness of current driving and working time legislation.
• Good interpersonal skills demonstrating a positive and professional attitude.
• Be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Ability to interpret and understand maps and directions
• Be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of current relevant Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Good team worker
• Demonstrate a willingness and flexibility to undertake new tasks, additional hours and training where necessary.

So if you feel that you meet the requirements our client has set before you and would like to have a chance at this exciting opportunity, then send your CV in today by clicking the APPLY button below.