Hgv Driver

**Company Background**

Encon Insulation & Nevill Long is the leading independent UK distributor of thermal and acoustic insulation, interior systems, fire protection, construction products, roofing and external façade materials.

As the Distributor of Choice, we take pride in providing the highest level of service and support. We have around 600 employees, with specialist teams dedicated to our key market sectors, and we work hard to add value to every project.

**The Role**

As an HGV Driver for the Encon Group, you will be responsible for the transport and delivery of goods to customers in a safe and timely manner, providing a high level of professional front line customer service at all times.

Driving professionally with competent knowledge of Road Traffic Law is a must, demonstrating consideration towards other road vehicles and vulnerable road users at all times. As an HGV Driver, you must ensure compliance with the DVSA Regulations (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and vehicle security.

You will report directly to the Operations Manager.

**Key Relationships**

Internally - Transport or Operations Manager and branch employees.

Externally - Customers, the General Public, Other Road Users, The DVSA, Traffic Police.

Behaviours:

- Customer focussed
- A team player
- Strong ‘can do’ attitude
- Flexible
- Excellent communicator
- Professional
- Detail conscious
- Results driven
- Proactive

**Skills**:

- Strongly numerate.
- Literate
- Valid HGV Driving Qualification - C or C+E, Moffett License, Digital Tachograph Card, Driver CPC Card.
- Professional driving experience
- Health and safety aware

**Key Responsibilities**

Customer Service and Performance:

- Verify delivery instructions, plan routes accordingly and meet delivery schedules.
- Check the vehicles are loaded in an organised and efficient methodology in line with deliveries.
- Ensure on arrival the delivery is safe to make and respect Customer’s premises.
- To undertake checks at point of delivery to ensure the customer’s order is correct, agrees with the delivery paperwork and is in good condition.
- Check goods off with customer in line with paperwork, noting any errors/returns accordingly.
- Obtain customer signature or branch signature for internal branch transfers.
- Report any road/bridge restrictions or any other delivery problems to the Operations Manager.
- Follow procedures for securing the premises, vehicle, stock and cash.
- Vehicles secured and keys removed from cabs at all times.
- Any theft or likelihood of theft to be reported to the Operations Manager immediately.
- Support to the branch with picking, packing, stock checks, loading & housekeeping duties as required.
- Courteous, polite and professional to all customers, colleagues, the public and other road users.
- Accepting of any changes in the delivery schedule to accommodate customer requirements.
- Checking the customer is satisfied with the delivery/goods and providing feedback to branch if required.
- Any sales leads/opportunities to be passed back to the Operations Manager on return to the depot.

**Compliance**:

- Drive the vehicle safely and professionally at all times in accordance with the Law.
- Drive within the EU Regulations -Tachograph, Drivers’ Hours Limits and the Working Time Rules.
- Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues daily and on-going throughout the day.
- Report defects immediately to the Operations Manager for rectification.
- Be aware of the vehicle inspection rota for servicing & MOT in line with the Operator Licence requirements.
- Supervise the loading of the vehicle to ensure products are safely loaded within the weight limits and secured.
- Observe Health & Safety regulations in the loading areas and Customer premises.
- Wear personal protection equipment (PPE) at all times.
- When using the Harness Restraint System ensure there are additional personnel in the vicinity.
- Be adaptable and have the foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc).
- Report all driving convictions/offences, parking tickets, fines to the Operations Manager.
- Report all near miss incidents, accidents, vehicle damage, road-side stops etc to the Operations Manager.
- Report accidents as soon as possible following the incident in line with company’s accident procedure.
- Retain all fuel, toll receipts etc complying to the directive from the Operations department.
- Display the Operator’s Licence Disc, FORS Accreditation and Vulnerable Road User stickers on the vehicle.
- Safely and with the correct Licence, operate a Moffett Mounty fork truck for loading/off-loading (Stage 2).
- Attend essential training in order to carry out the Driver role.
- Take ownership of own Driver Medicals as required.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures including the Company Dress Code and Standards of Performance.
- Adhere to the Company Health, Safety and Environmental Policy.
- Any other duty reasonably requested by mana