HGV I Driver

HGV I driver required for our well established client to join their team, on an ongoing, temporary basis

£17.78ph for the first 8 hours, rising to £20.78ph after 8 hours

Job role:

• Provision of first class safe, efficient and customer focused delivery and collection services within the Network
• Comply with issued start times in line with contractual requirements
• Conduct collections and deliveries in accordance with the plan and/or instructions from the transport office
• Conduct collections and deliveries within the timeframes outlined
• Ensure all delivery documentation and electronic POD’s are completed accurately and in real time during a working shift
• Operate all provided IT hardware and systems in line with training and operational requirements
• To engage with the font line transport teams on daily brief and de-brief
• To participate in regular 1-2-1’s with their nominated Transport FLM’s
• Ensure a thorough working knowledge of the regulations under which they operate and in particular the Highway Code & Road Traffic Act 1988, and Road Safety Act 2006
• Operate in line with all legal requirements and ensure full compliance with tachograph and working time legislation
• Operate in line with company Health and safety policy and procedures, following approved risk assessments and ensuring live assessments of risks in the workplace (dynamic risk assessments
• Provide suggestions and opportunities to enhance operational performance as well as health and safety within operations
• Ensure the correct and appropriate load security is in place before moving any goods in a vehicle or trailer
• Act as an ambassador of the company with customers and the public, conducting yourself in a professional manner, being polite, courteous, and helpful
• Ensure a professional and efficient service to our customers
• Wear the company uniform and the appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) provide
• Only drive vehicles for which you are authorised to do so, ensuring that you have been fully familiarise
• Have on their person their Driver Licence, DQC Card and Tachograph card at all times during working hours
• To comply with company policies on medical requirements and examinations
• To conduct a full and thorough pre-shift inspection of vehicles and trailers in advance of their operation and to comply with the defect reporting process, ensuring all defective vehicles, trailers and equipment are reported immediately
• Ensure the safe coupling and un-coupling procedures for trailers are adhered to
• To treat company vehicles and equipment in line with training avoiding any misuse and abuse, and minimising any damage
• To comply with training requirements
• Report any vehicles accidents, incidents of collisions in line with the Policy and the “Bump Card” process
• Follow Company/customer specific procedures on their premises and with their goods during delivery and collection
• Operation of Forward-Facing Cameras in line with policies and procedures.

In order to apply, you must possess the following:

• HGV I Licence
• Previous professional driving experience
• Good geographical knowledge
• Ability to follow operational, legal, and H&S procedures
• Ability to read, understand and follow direction/instructions
• Good communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Working understanding of legal requirements, highway code and road traffic act
• Work well in teams as individually
• Complete routine vehicle checks
• Experience of securing loads within vehicles and/or trailers.

Our Story

Welcome to JT Recruit, where the pursuit of excellence in recruitment has been our driving force for over two decades. Our story is one of passion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to connecting exceptional talent with thriving businesses.

Our Beginning

Established in 1999, JT Recruit has deep roots in the world of recruitment. With over 50 years of combined experience in the industry, our founders have laid the foundation for a successful journey. They envisioned a better way to address the recruitment challenges faced by job seekers and employers.

Our Mission

From the very beginning, our mission has been clear: to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity. We are more than a recruitment agency; we are matchmakers, seeking out the perfect union of skills and roles. We understand that every job seeker is unique, as is every employer, and we thrive on finding the common ground that leads to success.

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