LGV Driver/Loader/Team Leader

LGV Driver/Loader/Team Leader

Job description

#WasteMatters

Location: Marsh Lane Depot, Lymington, Claymeadow Depot, Totton and Ringwood Depot. Please state in your application which depot(s) you are interested in.

Salary: Up to a maximum of £26,734.06 including bank holiday payments

Hours: 37 hours per week

We are looking to recruit HGV Driver/Team Leaders to work as part of a team collecting refuse and/or recycling materials. There may a requirement to work at the other sites from which you are based. The full time working week is 37 hours however, currently this role is part of our “task and finish” workforce so subject to completing all the tasks allocated for the day then the likelihood is that your day will finish early.

The main duties include driving a LGV/ HGV vehicle and carrying out the collection of refuse/recycling materials.

As well as driving, the post holder is expected to assist with the loading of the vehicle and support colleagues where necessary. A moderate degree of physical effort is required, including some heavy lifting and moderate levels of walking. Appropriate personal protective clothing will be provided and must be worn at all times.

The post holder will be fully trained in manual handling techniques, reversing assistance, health and safety matters and any other training appropriate for the role.

Successful candidates require:

Class C driving license (Valid LGV to the class of vehicle required to drive and at least 1 Years LGV driving experience)

Driver CPC

At least three years’ experience within a similar waste/transport related environment

Good written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the post

Experience and ability to supervise staff and lead a team.

Strong work ethic and a ‘can do’ attitude.

Strong understanding and appreciation of health and safety in the work place.

Willingness to work early morning, outside and in all weather conditions.

Good communication skills to communicate with colleagues and the public.

Ability to understand written instructions and complete relevant paperwork accurately.

Ability to travel to Lymington, Marsh Lane Depot.

Desirable, Supervisory Qualification in Waste Management Operations or similar.

What we can offer in return is a great place to work, where we believe that all employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the Council and that is why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted.

Benefits include:-

22 day’s leave plus an additional 5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service.

Limited Parking available at all Depots

Local Government Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).

Free flu jabs and free health checks

Discounted membership at NFDC leisure centres

If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria, we would be happy to hear from you. For more information and an informal chat about the role please call Colin Mee (Waste and Recycling Operations Officer) on 023 8028 5782.

As part of our duty of care to all our employees, please be advised that these positions are subject to pre-employment health screening.

Please note, this post is subject to a basic DBS Check.

CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.

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CONTRACT HAULAGE WORK AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND FOR OWNER-DRIVERS AND FLEET OWNERS WITH RIGID OR ARTICULATED VEHICLES.

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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

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WE OFFER:

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– FREE assistance with your Operator’s Licence application (if you hire a TM)

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– Transport manager (CPC holder) for your O-licence, no course or exam is necessary

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– Financing to purchase your vehicles

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– Unlimited consulting and office support while you are driving

HGV PARKING AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE UK – FROM £35 PER WEEK.

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Call Dmitry 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 where you are based

– Is your CPC in road haulage (HGV) or passenger (PSV)?

– Is your CPC national or international?

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NEED A TRANSPORT MANAGER FOR YOUR O-LICENCE (ANYWHERE IN THE UK)?

Call Dmitry on 07833 684449.

8am-11pm, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.

Join our Facebook groups with over 18,000 members: “Transport Managers | Freight Forwarders” and “Owner Operators & Truck Drivers UK” to network and ask questions.