HGV Class 2 Driver

Job details
Job type
Permanent
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Overtime
Weekend availability
10 hour shift
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Location
Rochester
 
Benefits
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Company events
Company pension
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
 
Full job description
Position: HGV Class 2 Driver / Drainage Engineer

Location: Stanley House, Anthonys Way, Medway City Estate, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4NF

Line Reporting Manager: Depot Manager

Working Hours: 5/7 Contract, Monday – Friday, 06:00am – 16:00pm, Basic 50 hour week.

Weekend and Night work available in overtime

Principle Duties and Accountabilities:

Being flexible in your approach to work and undertake ad-hoc duties when your vehicle is off the road or if you are required to assist other field teams
Roles and Responsibilities:

Drive and operate specialist jetting tankers; Super Suction Jetting Tankers, Combination Jetting Tankers once training has been provided (Class 2, CPC required)
Attend emergency call out situations dealing with sewer blockages, flooding and pollution
Working on Private and public land in strict accordance with statutory health, safety and environmental procedures
Undertake vehicle checks at the start and finish of each shift
Ensure that all jobs are documented correctly
Report all defects, accidents and near misses immediately to Line Manager
Maintain the driver’s log book in compliance with MOT rules and procedures
Ensure that the conditions of all PPE (personal protective clothing and equipment) remain fit for purpose
Keep the vehicle and equipment washed down on a weekly basis, free from rubbish in hose and tool boxes and the cab
Attend training as and when required
Health & Safety:

Section 7 of the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) states the general duties of employees at work

It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to:

(a) To take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work; and

(b) as regards any duty or requirement imposed on their employer or any other person by or under any of the relevant statutory provisions, to co-operate with them so far as is necessary to enable that duty or requirement to be performed or complied with

To understand and comply with the company health and safety policy
To influence and promote a positive health, safety culture within the organisation and lead by example
To ensure all works activities are carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with legislative, company requirements and the RAMS
To carry out comprehensively and complete all company required site documentation
Ensure VPR’s are carried out and completed
DRA’s are to be carried out for every job and updated where required
To report all health, safety and environmental incidents to the Line Manager within 2 hours of it happening
Qualifications / Competency:

Class 1 and 2 Driving license and CPC
Must have the ability to take on responsibility of working within very controlled guidelines and environmental regulations
Able to deal with the public in a polite and friendly manner
Able to work with a minimum of supervision and to receive instructions remotely
Previous work involving liquid waste products in the water utility / environmental services sector is desirable. Knowledge of safe working in street works preferred
NRSWA Unit 2
High Pressure Water Jetting
EU Skills Card (Green)
Emergency First Aid
First Aid at Work
EUSR Water Hygiene Card (Blue)
Manual Handling
Asbestos Awareness (UKATA)
Standpipe Usage Competence
Benefits:

20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Full PPE provided
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
Schedule:

10 hour shift
Day shift
Overtime
Weekend availability
Experience:

Driving: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Driver CPC (preferred)
Category C Licence (preferred)
Category CE Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HGV/HO

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