HGV I Driver

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.