Hgv Driver

**HGV Driver**

**GALAXY INSULATION AND DRY LINING LIMITED - North East**

**About Us**

We are a family feel, Employee Owned Trust supplier of insulation and associated building products to the construction industry. Being an Employee-owned Trust gives the opportunity for our team to share in the success of the business and take advantage of enhanced benefits. We work with market leading Insulation and Dry Lining manufacturers amongst others. We are an entrepreneurial business and open to new ways of working and as such are looking for a like-minded individual to join our growing team at our branch in Newcastle. We are results driven, empower our people who in turn add value, get great job satisfaction and are central to our business success.

**About the Role**
- To carry out duties at all times in accordance with the Transport Directive, Drivers Hours and any other related legislation. - **Please note this a dual role, driving an HGV and also a Van.**
- To take rest periods and breaks in accordance with the Transport Directive and Drivers Hours.
- To carry out daily vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety.
- Ensure that any vehicle defects are reported promptly and when identified.
- To complete all relevant paperwork in relation to vehicle checking.
- To load and unload goods using manual handling aids as and when required.
- To transport goods in a safe manner, ensuring they are properly secured to eliminate damage whilst in transit.
- To safely transport goods to and from specified locations according to company delivery schedules.
- To communicate effectively with branch in relation to traffic issues or other possible delays.
- To obtain signatures from customers upon completion of deliver to confirm receipt of goods.
- To be courteous and polite when dealing with customers, suppliers and work colleagues.
- To collect goods from Suppliers as and when required.
- Notify management of any accidents, license endorsements, parking tickets, vehicle damage and major maintenance issues.
- Ensure that the company vehicle is clean and well maintained at all times.
- Ensure fitness to drive and alert the company of any issue with regard to fitness including any prescribed medications that might affect driving ability.
- Not to undertake any secondary employment or other unpaid work that could impact on working time and driving hours.
- Wear the relevant PPE at all times and as required.
- Assist with other Warehouse duties as and when required.

**About You**
- Valid Driving Licence and entitlement to drive allocated vehicle.
- Driving in accordance with Highway code and all other relevant regulations
- Completion of all required vehicle checks and paperwork.
- Adherence at all times to Health and Safety and Environmental requirements
- To offer excellent Customer Service
- Adherence to the Transport Policy and Procedures Manual

**Benefits**
- **Competitive salary - Dependent on experience**
- 26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
- Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Long Service holidays
- Enhanced family friendly benefits
- Company paid cash health plan.
- Salary Sacrifice Pension
- Cycle to Work Scheme

**Hours of Work**

Monday to Friday Working 6.30 am to 4.00 pm.

We are an equal opportunity employer who recruit and employ the best qualified people regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, or disability.

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- New York Industrial Estate, NE27 0QH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HGV/Van Driver Newcastle