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HGV Driver/Plant Operator, Solihull, Competitive Salary
Overview
Looking for a hands-on role with a leading company in intelligent transport solutions? SRL are at the forefront of traffic management innovation, providing temporary traffic systems like portable signals, message boards, and CCTV. Our mission is to create safer, more efficient roads through sustainable solutions.
About the Role
As an HGV Driver / Site Plant Operator, your primary responsibility is loading, unloading, and delivering our equipment to designated locations, including our sites or client premises. You'll traverse various locations, from local authority roads to national depots or head offices. This role, based at our Solihull depot, involves nationwide travel, including Ireland, often taking overnight stays in your vehicle. Flexibility is essential, as you will be required to work nights and weekends. A fuel card will be provided.
Key Accountabilities
- You will be expected to collect your vehicle at your allocated depot and drive to a designated location.
- You will collect or drop off kit/Equipment using Telehandler/Forks (Training and License will be provided)
- You will be expected to arrive on time and liaise with the site supervisor to ensure road closures are in place before you pull on to sites.
- You will be fully responsible for your vehicle and plant.
- You will carry out daily pre-use checks.
- You will load/Unload your vehicle at the depot using Telehandler/Forks (Training and License will be provided)
- Shifts are predominately Night shifts with an OOH payment for each night shift worked.
- You will be required to work weekends when needed.
- You may occasionally be required to take overnight rests in your truck.
Key Skills
Essential:
- Full HGV 1 (C+E) EU license with no more than three penalty points.
- EXPERIENCED/CONFIDENT WAGON AND DRAG DRIVER
- Experienced lorry loader.
- Valid Driver Qualifications Card.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in loading, securing, and unloading loads.
- Willingness to travel and stay overnight in the UK and ROI if required.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in a Highways environment.
- Plant Operator/Telehandler w/Forks (This is not essential but an advantage as full training can be provided for this)
What’s in it for You
- Company Vehicle & Fuel Card (if applicable to your role)
- Laptop / Mobile phone (if applicable to your role)
- Additional Earning Potential with Overtime and On Call (if applicable to your role)
- PPE Provided (if applicable to your role)
- Company pension
- Death in Service benefit
- Free Confidential Health, Wellbeing and Legal Support
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Access to People Safe app and Wisdom app (one stop apps for support available for a range of offerings)
- Training & Personal Development
- Flexible working (if applicable to your role)
- Earn up to £600 for referring candidates from our Refer a Friend scheme (terms and conditions apply)
In return for your proven skills and experience, you will reap from a range of company benefits. You will join a supportive team that’s empowered to express ideas and make improvements.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. SRL Traffic Systems is an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.
We are committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect. If you require any adjustments, we are happy to discuss that with you. Please contact our HR team in confidence.
What you will need and what you need to know
- A valid driving license- no more than 6 points (if applicable to your role)
- Able to use technology (laptop / tablet / mobile phone)
- Happy to travel on a regional / national basis as required (if applicable to your role)
- Our organisation is committed to carrying out Alcohol and Drug testing to all Employees as per our Zero tolerance at any time
How to Apply
Please complete our application process for consideration. Our recruitment team will be in touch should you meet the requirements for the role you have applied to.
