HGV Class 1 Night Driver and HGV Class 2 Daytime Drivers

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Pay
£34,000 – £37,000 a year

Job type
Full-time

Shift and schedule
Overtime

10 hour shift

Night shift

 

Location
Maidenhead SL6
 
Full job description
HGV Class 1 and Class 2 Drivers

Responsible for the timely and safe delivery and collection of goods as directed by the Traffic Office

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Working hours: 40 hours per week + overtime

Vacancies: HGV C2 Drivers x 3, HGV C1 Drivers x 3

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Company Values

Honesty

Transparency

Commitment

Mutually Beneficial Relationships

Sustainability

Innovation

Strengths, Skills and Competencies

Excellent Customer Facing Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Integrity and Professionalism

Confidence to problem solve

Good Knowledge of UK Geographically

Key Activities

Manual Handling

Deliveries

Collections

Vehicle Cleanliness and Management

Communication with all Key Customers and Partners

Core Value

Complying with Health and Safety

Provide a 1st Class Delivery Service

Compliant with RHA Legal Regulations

Excellent Customer Service Experience

Presentation of Vehicle and Uniform

Key Customers

Members

Pallet Customers

External Warehouses

Key Resources

Driver Handbook

Vehicle

Handheld Device

Customer Relationships, Service & Delivery

Timely, Professional, and Accurate Reponses

Communicate Effectively and Patiently with Customers and Partners

Deliveries made Safely and on Time to Customers

Key Deliverables and how you capture value

Feedback from Customers

Appraisals

Performance Bonus

Role Specific Responsibilities

Basic requirements as identified in the RHA Professional Drivers Handbook:

You are correctly licensed to drive the vehicle you oversee

That the vehicle you drive is both fit and safe to be on the road (daily checks – see below)

Any load is safe and secure (even if you did not load it)

The weight of the vehicle is within the legal limits (including axle weights)

You keep within the drivers’ hours regulations

Once out on the road you must:

Drive to a safe standard, considering the size of the vehicle

Keep within the speed limits for the type and size of the vehicle you are driving

Vehicle loading and despatch:

Check that the goods loaded onto the vehicle match the delivery schedule

Confirm the goods have been scanned onto the system

Obtain planned route and identify any issues or concerns and resolve with the route planner

Verify the goods are secured adequately, rectify as necessary and depart

Goods collection/delivery and acceptance at the Customer site:

Contact customers and arrange loading/unloading of goods, checking that there is no damage during that process

Obtain proof of collection/delivery (manual and/or electronic as required)

Communication with the traffic office:

Report any issues with making a customer delivery on time

Reporting any vehicle defects or issues to the Traffic Office at the earliest opportunity

Report any incidents or breakages as soon as possible after they occur

Monitor your daily and weekly driving and working times, reporting if the times get close to the legal limits

Vehicle Management Tasks:

Ensure your digital tachograph card /chart is inserted before undertaking any work

Complete manual entries when required

Carry out daily vehicle walk rounds/inspections at the beginning of each shift in accordance with the company checklist

Complete the daily inspection sheet

Ensure correct levels of AdBlue, oil and water are maintained

Refuel as necessary using fuel cards

Monitoring and Recording Working Time:

Daily driving limit – you must not drive for more than 9 hrs in a day (this may be extended to 10 hrs twice a week)

Weekly driving limit – this must not exceed 56 hrs

Breaks – you must take breaks totalling up to 45 mins for each 4½ hour driving period. Note: It is the Drivers’ responsibility to ensure their own compliance. Where an issue arises consult with and resolve this with the Transport Manager

Uniform & PPE – Wear the supplied uniform and correct PPE for each task as required by the Health & Safety Executive. Minimum requirements are Safety Boots and Hi-Viz jacket/vest

Continuous improvement – always encourage a culture of ‘continuous improvement’ and professional communication with customers

Daily Routine General:

Arrive on site in sufficient time to plan your route as directed by the Traffic Office. Ensure that Vehicle daily checks are completed and that any defects are reported. Report any issues and collect all paperwork from the Traffic Office. Carry out deliveries in accordance with the planned route, contacting the Traffic Office immediately if any issues arise that impact your delivery schedule. Contact the Traffic Office when all deliveries have been made for instructions on collections. Return all paperwork to the Traffic Office at the end of each shift.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £34,000.00-£37,000.00 per year

Schedule:

10 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:

Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Maidenhead, SL6 3JP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

HGV Class 1 or 2: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driver CPC (required)

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