HGV Driver – Class 1/2 – South
- Sector: Rail
- Job Type: Permanent
- Salary: Competitive
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Readypower Rail Services is a growing rail plant hire company looking for motivated HGV Class 1 and Class 2 Drivers to support our operations. Operating from our depots in Winnersh, Rochester, or Caldicot, opportunities are available on a full time and zero hours basis.
The role:
- To transport plant and associated equipment to pre-determined locations throughout the UK
- To follow the guidance given by the Transport Manager and undertake duties as required
- Ensure Vehicles are maintained, and daily checks are completed and undertaken, and any faults are raised with the Transport and Service Managers
- Comply with all drivers’ hours, road transport directive legislation, and follow the highway code at all times
- Load and unload vehicle and maintain safety and security of load at all times
- To act as a company ambassador when dealing with customers
- Up to 4 – 5 nights out per week and work every other weekend if required
Requirements:
- At least three years’ experience in a driving role within the transportation / plant hire industry
- Must be trained and competent in the use of plant enabling that plant to be manoeuvred safely on/off a lorry
- Must have access to own transport
- Previous knowledge and experience of driver’s working-hours legislation, tacho-graph procedures and other legal obligations
- Demonstrate route planning and map reading ability
- CPCS Loader securer STGO and non STGO or similar*
- CPCS 360 Above and below tracked or wheeled*
- CPCS Lorry loader hook or similar*
* Training may be available to candidates who meet all other essential criteria
Benefits – all roles:
- Good competitive rates
- Shift bonus equating to an additional £5,000 per year (based on 5 shifts per week)
Permanent roles:
- Pension scheme
- Long service awards
- Overtime available