Class 2 HGV Driver - full time

Job Overview

Job title:

HGV Driver (class 2\) Rigid \+ ADR

Location:

Ideal candidate would reside close to Cardiff or Barry

Hours:

Day work, Monday – Friday or as required to make the job successful.

Salary:

£38,606, plus overtime – Required where needed at competitive hourly rates.

Reporting to:

Transport Manager

The Company:

Forward Waste Management is a well\-established, dynamic company providing innovative and value\-added waste management services, primarily focused towards the manufacturing sector.

We deliver distinct innovation and environmental improvement for our customers by applying the recognized waste hierarchy of minimization, reuse, recycling and eliminating waste to landfill. Long term benefits are achieved through our professional proficiency in industrial waste management, expert knowledge of waste handling and processing systems and broad connections within the environmental arena.

Privately owned and established for over 20 years, Forward Waste Management comprises three trading divisions with a staff of over 50, achieving £11m revenue annually. Servicing an enviable client list of well\-known blue\-chip brands, we are a fast paced, service excellence led business innovating and investing to stay ahead of industry trends and competitors. The company currently manages a wide array of disciplines including sales, marketing, service delivery and contract management through a combination of in\-house transport fleet and waste handling division. Enviroquip, operates a sizeable waste equipment rental fleet being supported by integral workshop facilities equipped for a wide range of welding and fabrication, refurbishment and repair services, including waste compaction machinery manufacture from our facility based at Cardiff.

Further information on the company can be found on our website:

The role:

Reporting directly to the Transport Manager, the job holder will be responsible for assisting in the safe and efficient operation of the Company’s collection services and the defined areas of responsibility within the business.As the face of our business, the jobholder will ensure full compliance with all legislation regarding driver’s activities and make every effort to ensure that all customers receive a high standard of service on the due day.

The job holder will be required to drive and operate Roll\-On, Roll\-Off skip vehicles and depending on the operational needs of the business.

Duties:

Ensuring that all transport compliance, legislation and in\-house procedures are always complied with.

Working with the Transport Manager, ensure all vehicles are always serviced and maintained in a fit and road worthy condition in accordance with the Company’s Operating License requirements.

Be always prepared for any unscheduled checks and inspection by the Board of Directors or any representative of a regulatory authority.

Performing Daily vehicles checks / defect reporting.

Carrying out all driving duties in a safe manner as instructed by the Transport Manager.

Must adhere to Tachograph \& Working Time Directive Regulations.

Must adhere to company health \& safety regulations.

Working week Monday \- Friday with rota for Saturday \& Sunday duties.

Delivering, through the Transport Manager and operations team an agreed service level in line with Company KPI’s.

Adopt a proactive approach to help achieve fleet productivity targets.

Ensuring all accidents and injuries are reported promptly and correctly.

Producing and completing driver’s paperwork.

Skills \& experience:

Educated to a reasonable standard

Current Class 2 driving licence essential

ADR certified would be a distinct advantage or willing to obtain

Holder of digital tachograph card

Up to date with CPC training hours requirement

The ideal candidate:

Experienced in multi\-lift operations within a client facing environment.

Confident communicator with colleagues and clients, understanding the need to represent the Company in a positive, courteous manner always.

Be fully conversant with all legislation and compliance relating to the transport industry

Practical hands on approach, promoting a ‘can do attitude’ from self and others

Good geographical knowledge of the operational area covered by the Company

Must be flexible to support the growth of the company.

To apply for this role, please forward a copy of your CV

Strictly NO agencies.

*Please note that all information received by Forward Waste Management as part of the recruitment process will be deleted and / or destroyed after 3 months from when you are sent the outcome of your application.*

Pay: £38,606\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Free parking


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• Life insurance


• On\-site parking

• HGV driving: 3 years (required)

• Class 2 licence (required)

• United Kingdom (required)

• Barry, Vale of Glamorgan (preferred)

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