We are looking for a hard-working and conscientious Class 1 or Class 2 HGV tipper driver. Shifts are Monday - Friday, starting between 4 am and 6 am. There is an opportunity for some weekends at enhanced rates.
Work is predominantly in North and Mid Wales, Shropshire, West Midlands and the North West, delivering aggregates and asphalt to Heidelberg Materials sites and directly to clients.
Successful candidates will have a licence with 3 or fewer penalty points, no DD convictions and a up to date CPC Drivers Card. Ongoing CPC training is provided during working time.
General Driving
- Safely operating heavy goods tipper vehicles over 7.5 tonnes
- Driving short and long distances as directed by the Heidelberg Materials Central Shipping team
- At all times, adhere to the UK driving regulations and the Highway Code, paying particular attention to vulnerable road users
Route Planning
- Keep shipping up to date with your routes and availability to ensure the most efficient use of your time within drivers’ hours and WTD
- Plan routes that ensure the safest and most environmentally considerate journeys
- Follow traffic reports and adapt routes as necessary
- Complete all paperwork in accordance with the standards expected by Heidelberg Materials to ensure accurate payment of work completed
Administration and Paperwork
- Provide all necessary safety compliance information as requested
- Provide all driving licence records as requested for routine checks
Health and Safety
Drivers Hours
- Ensure tachograph cards are always installed during the shift to record all work and rest activities
- Keep a log of causes of infringements and report these immediately to your line manager for cross-checking with tacho reporting
Vehicle safety
- Complete and accurately record daily vehicle checks and report defects to your supervisor before commencing any driving duties
- Making sure loads are safely loaded and secured
General safety
- Attend all CPC and PDP training courses as requested to maintain your CPC registration
- Complete all toolbox training provided to maintain skills and knowledge
- Read all safety bulletins and information supplied, asking questions when you do not understand any points raised
Personal safety and wellbeing
- Undertake eyesight checks as requested
- Provide any changes to health and well-being that impacts on your ability to fulfil the job role safely
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £42,221.00-£42,951.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Store discount
Experience:
- Driving: 5 years (required)
- Tipper Driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (required)
- MPQC Card (preferred)
- Class 1 Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Shrewsbury SY5 9BA (preferred)
Work Location: In person
