LGV Driver

LGV Driver

Our client, a global organisation is currently seeking an LGV Driver to join their team based in Great Yarmouth

This is a full time, permanent position, based in Great Yarmouth.

Hours:

45 hours per week Monday - Friday 45 min paid break)

Overtime paid at X 1.5 Monday - Saturday & X2 Sunday

This role will require long distance driving with overnight trips.

Qualifications

• Class 1 LGV Licence
• ADR License
• Tanks Dangerous Goods by Road Certificate
• Digi Tachograph Card

Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours

• Experience of road tanker operations including the transport and safe handling of flammable/corrosive/toxic materials
• Fully conversant with all LGV driving regulations and legislation.
• Thorough understanding of waste documentation and special waste handling
• Thoroughly familiar with relevant safety procedures for tanker and waste operations
• Up to date knowledge of changes in road traffic laws
• Ability to work stand-alone, demonstrating initiative and ownership, while a positive contributor to the wider team.
• Customer focused and the ability to build and maintain effective relationship, both internal and external
• Accustomed to working effectively in a fast-paced environment, flexible and can adapt to changing workloads and priorities, where high standards are not compromised under pressure.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Distance tanker operations ensuring safe handling and transportation of a wide range of hazardous materials and products
• Operation of curtain sided vehicle
• Carryout various LGV disciplines safely and efficiently to include waste vacuum road tankers and curtain sided vehicles.
• Inspection and maintenance of associated accessories and equipment including pumps, valves, tanks, vessels, hoses and couplings
• Completion and processing of all relevant customer and regulatory paperwork
• Ensure that all activity is co-ordinated in accordance with relevant company guidelines and statutory regulations
• Attend team brief / safety meetings as required
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained with all areas of responsibility

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies

• COSHH awareness
• Safety awareness

Benefits:

• 30 + 3 days holiday

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd