Casual Security Van Drivers

To securely load, transport & deliver specialised freight namely Dangerous Goods (UN Hazardous Classes 1-9 including explosives & radioactive material), sensitive & prohibited items to client’s sites in accordance with ADR legislation and the Company’s Security Plan adhering to strict daily schedules.

As a casual worker, your working hours will vary dependant on the work available and your availability to undertake it. Assignments may include weekdays, overnight stays, weekends, early starts, late finishes, sometimes at short notice although at other times we will be able to offer work with in advance of 2 weeks’ notice.

The Depot is based at Glen Aber Trading Estate, Rhyl. This will be your base although the role will involve travelling to other locations throughout the UK and into Europe in the course of your duties.

Duties / Responsibilities / Accountabilities
- Daily DfT vehicle defect checks (via PDAs) and completion of check sheets.
- Daily MHE and equipment checks
- Familiarisation/preparation/planning of routes to scheduled collection and delivery sites as determined by the Road Transport Operations department’s route plans/movement plans. For European journeys this will include referring to the FTA European Road Transport Guide to ensure compliancy with country specific driving regulations
- Application of ADR regulations, Aviation Security Regulations, Section 5 regulations, Security Sensitive assets movement regulations and Customer Specific instructions for example delivery to named person only and necessary escalation if named person not available.
- Adherence to government regulations/legislations (including Working Time Directive and Drivers Hours) with regards to road users.
- Safe and secure vehicle operation (single manned and double manned runs)
- Loading, unloading and securing of freight on vehicle
- Palletising and packing of freight
- Conducting site surveys and reporting back to Road Transport team to assist in movement/project planning
- Carrying out basic ‘plug & play’ on IT moves.
- Maintaining the security of vehicle and loads at all times in line with the document ‘Duties of a CTS Security Driver’.
- Paperwork collation, POD usage and goods verification on collection and delivery
- Escalation of any discrepancies in goods/paperwork to Road Transport team for further instructions
- Escalation of any security breaches/breakdowns/emergencies in line with CTS procedures
- Reporting all incidents/accidents/non-conformances to the Road Transport team immediately they occur and on return to base, via the completion of incident report form.
- Maintaining vehicle cleanliness
- Maintaining a smart, professional appearance by wearing full CTS uniform at all times when representing the Company. General
- Assisting in maintaining a safe and clean working environment by adhering to all CT

Key Skills & Experience Required
- Careful professional drivers - some commercial driving experience advantageous
- Clean driving licence (held for at least 12 months, max 6 points and no current DD/DR/TT points /disqualifications)
- Physically fit, able to load and unload vehicles
- Basic IT (for simple disconnection and reconnection of IT hardware)
- Team player - much of our work is double manned
- Strong customer service ethos
- Applicants must live within a 30mile radius of CTS premises due to early starts/late finishes and rapid response requirements

Qualifications - Full clean driving licence held for at least 2 years

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

Pay: £11.44 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Overtime

**Experience**:

- driving: 2 years (required)

Work Location: On the road