HGV Driver

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Job type
Permanent
Full-time
Shift and schedule
No weekends
Monday to Friday

 

Location
Bristol BS11 0YB
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Employee discount
Life insurance
Free parking
Company pension
On-site parking
 
Full job description
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 Transport or Operations Manager.

Key Relationships

Internally – Transport or Operations Manager and branch employees.

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

Candidate Requirements

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, 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 management.
This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to local variation.

Standard Terms, Conditions and Benefits

Working Hours

45 Hours

Notice Period

1 Month

Holiday Entitlement

23 Days

Encon Work Save Pension

Yes

Life Assurance Plan

Yes

Bonus Scheme

Yes

INDHP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
Life insurance
On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
No weekends
Experience:

HGV: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Moffett Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
 

BECOME AN OWNER-DRIVER AND WORK FOR YOURSELF! AVERAGE EARNINGS: £70,000 – £80,000 PER YEAR. AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE UK.

CONTRACT HAULAGE WORK AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND FOR OWNER-DRIVERS AND FLEET OWNERS WITH RIGID OR ARTICULATED VEHICLES.

Use our free guide to apply for an operator’s licence: https://transportforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=97

We are looking for owner-drivers, fleet owners, and HGV drivers (Class 1 or 2) based anywhere in the UK and interested in taking the next step up and becoming owner-operators and transport company owners. To get started and apply for an Operator’s Licence, you need to have £8,000 which is a requirement of the UK and EU transport regulations (you won’t spend it). We can help you with the rest of the process.

BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN OWNER-OPERATOR:
– Higher earnings even with one vehicle (double in some cases for the same work)
– Be your own boss and grow your fleet
– If you are tired of driving, hire others to drive for you
– Build and sell your business later and retire

WE OFFER:
– Contract haulage work all year round for rigids and artics with your trailer or ours
– FREE assistance with your Operator’s Licence application (if you hire a TM)
– Insurance: HGV and PSV vehicles, cheapest on the market
– HGV parking and registered operating centres
– Transport manager (CPC holder) for your O-licence, no course or exam is necessary
– Trailers for hire or lease
– Financing to purchase your vehicles
– Compliance with regulations
– Unlimited consulting and office support while you are driving

HGV PARKING AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE UK – FROM £50 PER WEEK.

LOANS AVAILABLE TO MEET THE FINANCIAL STANDING REQUIREMENTS OF YOUR OPERATOR’S LICENCE. EASY TO QUALIFY AND QUICK PROCESSING.

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Join our Facebook groups with over 50,000 members: “Transport Managers CPC UK” and “Professional Truck Drivers UK” to network and ask questions.

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TRANSPORT MANAGERS WANTED – CPC HOLDER – PSV, HGV – ALL of UK – EXTERNAL PART-TIME

WE PROVIDE TRANSPORT MANAGER SERVICES ANYWHERE IN THE UK.

If you have a national or international CPC for HGV or PSV (road haulage or passenger) obtained in the UK or any EU country, earn additional income working part-time locally as an external transport manager. Use our full support and advice for operator licence applications and maintenance. We cover all of the UK, so if you are based in a different area from where this ad is posted, you can still apply.

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TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR CV OR JUST THE FOLLOWING 5 ANSWERS TO info@hirett.com
– Name
– Phone number
– City (not region) where you are based
– Is your CPC in road haulage (HGV) or passenger (PSV)?
– Is your CPC national or international?

GET £100 IF YOU REFER AN OPERATOR TO US: hirett.com/referrals

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