Hgv & Sweeper Relief Driver

6 months ago

Horley, United Kingdom Coinford Ltd Full time

**Role Purpose/Objective**:
The primary duty of this role is as an HGV Roadsweeper cover driver / operator however, when not required to cover road sweeper holidays or absence, you will be required to assist our busy plant yard team, in the yard or driving various vehicles from HGV lorries down to transit vans with trailers.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Providing sweeper driver relief cover

Provide HGV delivery relief driving

Providing small delivery van driver relief cover

Ensure the roadways and gullies are clear of debris

Ensure the vehicle is in good and safe working order with visual and operational checks - both daily and weekly

Maintenance of the sweeper e.g. changing brushes, keeping the vehicle clean and in good working order

Ensure the vehicle is loaded safely with the correct materials to avoid cross contamination and follow all environmental health and safety policies

Make sure all weekly paperwork and timesheets are signed off and up to date

Report all sweeper and equipment issues and damages to the Line Manager immediately - to ensure a quick response

Washing down and cleaning the sweeper before leaving site / going on highways

Maintain good working relationships with all site managers

Assist other team members and departments as required

All other duties to be cleared by the Line Manager

**Health & Safety**

Ensure that loads are safe for transportation

Ensure that you abide to the laws and regulations of the UK Highways

Ensure compliance with site safety and delivery regulations

Ensure that all routes taken are the most safety conscious for vulnerable road users

The management of ratchet straps, and ensuring that they are fit for purpose

Ensure that the correct PPE is available

**Quality**

Comply to Drivers Hours rules and regulations

Ensure that Tacho Downloads are actioned correctly

Carry out daily defect reporting

Ensure that vehicles are operational, in accordance with the managers directive, before leaving the yard

Ensure that all straps and chains are tested, certificated and in date

Maintain professionalism and act as a good ambassador for the company

Ensure that sites are loaded in a timely manner

Ensure that all equipment due to be delivered on site is present and correct

**Experience/skills required**:
Previous experience of left
- hand drive vehicles preferred

Previous experience of maintaining vehicles preferred but not essential, training will be provided

Be familiar with operational manuals

Use of two-way radios

An excellent communicator

Attention to detail

Excellent work ethic

Excellent time keeping skills and proactive attitude

Resilience, ability to remain calm and manage challenging road situations as well as challenging people/personalities

**Please note: this job requires a reasonable level of fitness for changing and maintaining brushes and keeping the vehicle clean (both in and outside of the vehicle)**

**Qualifications**:
Absolute minimum GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics

Valid Driver CPC qualification

Class 1 or 2 HGV Driver Licence

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- UK visa sponsorship

**Experience**:

- Driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)
- Driver CPC (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Horley

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