Heavy Haulage STGO CAT 3 Driver

Ivor King is one of the UK's leading Sheet Piling & Bored Piling Contractors, specialising in all types of retaining walls, providing bespoke design and installation services to the civil engineering and construction industries across the United Kingdom and beyond. At Ivor King we believe people are at the core of our success and we're proud to employ some of the most talented engineers, designers and operational staff in the construction industry. Have you got what it takes to be one of our Piling People?

Position Overview:

This position works within the Transport department where you will be required to drive HGV vehicles, delivering various items of large plant & equipment to our own sites and also to external customers. You will be responsible for supervising the loading of vehicles to ensure all plant & equipment is loaded safely and secured adequately for transit and to minimise the risk of damage.

The role will require you to have regular contact with site personnel and provide exceptional customer service, whilst ensuring that all plant & equipment arrives at the delivery site safely. You may also be required to stay away from home regularly depending on the job requirements.

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Supervise the loading of vehicles so that items are safely loaded and secured for transit and to minimise the risk of damage
• Drive allocated vehicle safely and in compliance with legislative requirements
• Drive in accordance with tachograph laws and driver hour limits
• Ensure allocated vehicle is not subject to unnecessary damage
• Comply with Companywide fuel efficiency directives
• Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab and general tidy appearance of allocated vehicle
• Ensure on arrival that a delivery is safe to make, respecting site rules and customer's property; if in doubt consulting with site staff/customers and/or Transport Manager
• Check goods off with sites and obtain proof of delivery or collection
• Handle any customer issues efficiently, contacting Transport Manager for assistance as required
• Record any errors or damage accordingly and consult with Transport Manager
• Report any accidents as soon as possible, in accordance with the Company's accident reporting procedure
• Complete and record daily vehicle checks
• Provide excellent customer service at all times and be an ambassador for the Company
• Be aware of vehicle inspection rotas for servicing and MOT
• Attend and complete essential training as required
• Keep abreast of existing and new legislation in relation to duties and responsibilities
• Provide support in the Yard as required by the Yard Manager

Essential Qualifications/Desired Work Experience:

• Hold a full clean LGV (Class 1) licence
• Have a valid Driver Qualification card (DCPC)
• Hold valid Digital Tachograph card
• Must have a minimum of 2 years driving experience in STGO Cat 3, used to working within the constraints of movement orders and traffic embargoes. The role also involves some semi-trailer work as required, so adaptability is a must.
• Experience of low bed and beam trailers, rear steer, inter-dollies and jeep-dollies essential.

Additional Skills and Qualities:

• Be physically active due to the nature of the role
• Basic IT Skills required to use device to update Company system
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism
• A positive 'can-do' attitude and the ability to be a keen team player

Hours and Environment:

Minimum of 50 hours per week.

Due to the nature of this role, working hours are varied in order to cope with business requirements.

Pay up to £18.00 per hour depending on experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £16.00-£18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance

Experience:

• driving: 2 years (preferred)
• HGV Driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Category CE Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person