HGV Hiab Driver

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Proven work experience as a Hiab Lorry Driver.

2. Extensive knowledge of applicable lorry driving rules and regulations.

3. No recent moving or driving violations.

4. Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc).

5. Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment recommendations.

6. Valid Lorry Driving Licence.

7. Valid Hiab Operators Certificate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will be required to deliver and off-loading large pieces of equipment in a safe, efficient and timely manner; your responsibilities include the following:

1. To work in a safe manner and always consider the safety of yourself, your colleagues and the general public.

2. To inform management of any health or eyesight condition that affects driving ability and to inform DVLA of reportable medical conditions that affect driving entitlement.

3. To inform management of any fatigue or sleep related issues.

4. To ensure that PPE footwear, gloves and HiViz garments are worn at ALL times.

5. To comply with the requirements of FORS SILVER Accreditation.

6. To comply with the requirements of the Highway Code at all times.

7. To comply with Working Time and Driver Hours requirements.

8. To ensure that engine-idling is minimised to reduce fuel waste and unnecessary emissions.

9. To ensure that seat belts are worn by anyone travelling in the cab.

10. To ensure that distractions (such as smoking, eating and drinking) do not occur whilst driving.

11. To ensure that there is no unlawful use of hand-held mobile phones or hand-held communication devices whilst driving.

12. To ignore any incoming calls until the vehicle has stopped and is safely parked.

13. To be constantly aware of the threats from criminals and terrorists.

14. To ensure that vehicles are locked at all times and that the keys are kept in your pocket whenever you leave the vehicle.

15. To comply with ALL Risk Assessments and Method Statements issued to you.

16. To carry out Daily Walkaroud Checks before taking the vehicle on the road; ensuring that all defects are reported.

17. To ensure that your vehicle is loaded safely and that the load is adequately secured before taking the vehicle on the road.

18. To ensure that your vehicle carrying capacity is not exceeded.

19. To be aware of the overall vehicle height at all times.

20. To continually monitor the operation of the lorry mounted crane to identify any potential safety issues.

21. To ensure that your load is safely sheeted whenever the weather forecast dictates.

22. Ensuring that work at height is avoided wherever possible.

23. To ensure that the lorry bed barrier system is always in place.

24. To ensure that a ladder is ALWAYS used to access and egress the lorry bed.

25. To understand and minimise the risk to Vulnerable Road Users (including pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders).

26. Reporting any matters that affect their ability to drive safely.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,000.00 – £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site Parking
Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are provide with PPE and sanitisers. All visitors to our premises are temperature checked, sanitised and required to wear a face mask BEFORE entering our premises.

Experience:

Hiab truck driving: 1 year (Required)
Driving a Goods Vehicle: 5 years (Preferred)
Licence:

Hiab Operator (Required)
Driver CPC (Required)
Class 2 (Required)

BECOME AN OWNER-DRIVER AND WORK FOR YOURSELF! AVERAGE EARNINGS: £45,000 – £60,000 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.

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 £35 PER WEEK.

TRANSPORT MANAGER (CPC HOLDER) AVAILABLE FOR YOUR HGV OR PSV (HAULAGE OR PASSENGER) O-LICENCE ANYWHERE IN THE UK – FROM £250 PER MONTH.

Join our Facebook groups “Owner Operators & Truck Drivers UK” and “CPC Transport Managers UK” to network and ask questions.

Step-by-step guide: hirett.com/guide

Call Dmitry on 07833 684449.
8am-11pm, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.

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.

TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR CV OR JUST THE FOLLOWING 5 ANSWERS TO info@hirett.com
– Name
– Phone number
– City where you are based
– Is your CPC in road haulage (HGV) or passenger (PSV)?
– Is your CPC national or international?

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NEED A TRANSPORT MANAGER FOR YOUR O-LICENCE (ANYWHERE IN THE UK)?
Call Dmitry on 07833 684449.
8am-11pm, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.

Join our Facebook groups “Owner Operators & Truck Drivers UK” and “CPC Transport Managers UK” to network and ask questions.