HGV Night Driver
New Yesterday
To ensure vehicle and equipment used for delivering stock is operated in a safe and secure manner in order to minimise risk to the general public, co-workers and the environment. To drive the vehicle to its destination both efficiently and legally, and to accurately and responsibly deliver stock to customer locations and leaving the locations in a secure state when complete Essential Requirements
Class C licence
Current Driver CPC card & Digital tachograph
Health and safety conscious
Good level of numeracy and literacy
Good knowledge of EU Drivers hours regulations and Road Transport Working Time Directive
Flexibility
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work alone for long periods
Security focused Specific Duties and Responsibilities Conducting daily walk round checks on vehicle and trailer to ensure roadworthiness, observing and communicating any defects and completing relevant documentation
Observing and ensuring load security. Using appropriate load restraints to secure load and ensuring vehicle and equipment are safe for travel
Driving the vehicle safely with consideration for vehicles, pedestrians and venerable road users
Driving the vehicle in accordance with the law, EU Drivers hours regulations, and the Road Transport Working Time directive
Communicating any delays or issues to the relevant persons
Maintain cleanliness of vehicle and equipment, internally and externally
Accessing unmanned stores, locking them back up and re-arming alarms following delivery Physical demands Access & egress of Vehicle
Closing and opening of barn / roller doors
Strapping and securing load
Lifting / manual handling
Moving pallets with use of a pallet truck
Walking from Truck to delivery access point, can be some reasonable distances
Operating tail lifts Salary £41,600 PA * We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.
If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Logistics
