HGV Class 2 Driver – Survey Technician

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Permanent

Full-time

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Night shift

 

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Location
Wokingham
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full Time / Flexible
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About Us

TRL is a social enterprise and global centre for innovation in transport and mobility. We are on a mission to create cleaner, more efficient, and universally accessible transportation. We believe that safe, reliable transport should be a right for everyone, regardless of their background.

TRL is a diverse and inclusive community of passionate individuals committed to changing the way the world moves. We know that true innovation thrives in an environment where every voice is heard and respected. That’s why we offer a diverse and inclusive workplace, and flexible working arrangements from day one, ensuring that you can balance your work and life seamlessly, whether through working part-time, flexible hours, hybrid working or job share.

Our comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary, 25 days’ annual leave, matched pension, life assurance cover, group income protection, healthcare cash back scheme, support for professional memberships and study (and more) is designed to help you thrive personally and professionally.

About the Role

Join our Asset Services team as an HGV Class 2 Driver and Survey Technician at TRL Headquarters in Wokingham, Berkshire. Our team is dedicated to designing, undertaking, and analysing data from Infrastructure Asset surveys and investigations. With a particular emphasis on pavements and highways, our team are experienced in undertaking projects at all scales from traffic speed network level surveys to scheme level structural investigations.

This role offers a dynamic working environment on and off site, UK travel and will include regular night shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Drive fleet vehicles, including HGVs and other specialist vehicles, and assist the survey team in pavement surveys, prioritising safety protocols.
Assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance across the fleet.
Participate in pavement surveys and laboratory testing, following safety procedures rigorously.
Maintain and care for all specialist equipment in various working environments.
Understand and execute survey and laboratory methods accurately, adhering to precise processes.
Calibrate and ensure accreditation of all equipment before conducting tests.
Skills & Experience

A valid Class 2 HGV licence is essential
Demonstrated health and safety awareness or experience
Understanding of road closures and various traffic management methods
Proficiency in reading plans and statistical drawings
Experience with risk assessments and method statements
Experience in pavement sampling through coring, preferably with team supervision would be advantageous
Knowledge and experience in data collection utilising a Deflectograph, GPR, Coring/Diamond drilling, Window Sampler for soil sampling, and conducting utilities surveys following PAS128 guidelines are desirable
Proficiency in MS Office and general IT skills
Certifications such as CSCS and NRSWA are a bonus.
Ready to contribute to transforming transportation? Apply today!
 

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.

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Join our Facebook groups with over 38,000 members: “Transport Managers CPC UK” and “Owner Operators & Truck Drivers UK” to network and ask questions.

Step-by-step guide to applying for an O-licence: https://transportforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=97

Call Dmitry Nade 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 (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

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

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Transport Managers CPC UK
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