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HGV Class 1 Driver/Shunter/General Assistant
Gwyn Evans Services Ltd —Newport
- £13 - £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
- Commercial driving
- Free parking
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HGV Class 1 Driver/Shunter/General Assistant

Gwyn Evans Services Ltd
Newport

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Job details

Full-time
£13 - £15 an hour
13 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
On-site parking

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Driving
Category CE Licence
Commercial driving
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge
Time management

Full job description

Job Overview
We are a Commercial Workshop based in Newport. We are responsible for maintaining/repairing approx 140 vehicles and trailers.

The hours will be 35 (approximately 7 hours per day).

We are looking for a qualified HGV Class 1 Driver. The role will include taking HGV vehicles and/or trailers for MOT. You will also be required to collect or deliver HGV vehicles and/or trailers to customers.

In addition to the above, you will carry out some administrative duties, assisting in ensuring all worksheets are completed by our technicians and submitted in a timely manner.

Responsibilities - Main Duties

Take HGVs and/or Trailers to the MOT test centre - must have some mechanical skills to understand what is required at the test centre, and be able to make any minor adjustments (eg. change a bulb).
Must have good communication skills to be comfortable in speaking to DVSA examiners. Also to be comfortable in chasing paperwork from the technicians.
Shunting - Collect/deliver customers vehicles for maintenance.
Administrative duties to include: ensuring completion of worksheets for the technicians, ensuring all parts included are captured. Timesheets and all paperwork is submitted in a timely manner.
Stock take of parts, ensuring parts are returned to supplier promptly when not required.

Experience

Proven recent experience as a Commercial Driver with a valid CLASS 1 driving licence, with the ability to be able to manoeuvre a tractor unit and trailer (you will be requested to demonstrate this ability at interview)
Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Good communication skills to interact effectively with clients and colleagues, and be comfortable in speaking to DVSA examiners.
Strong knowledge of road safety regulations and best practices in commercial driving.
Good administrative capability to support techncians.

Pay

There will be two elements to the pay. The main role of taking vehicles for MOT will be paid at a higher rate than the administrative element of the role. There will be a minimum of 4 MOTs in any week.

The finer details of this will be discussed at interview.

Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking
On-site parking

Application question(s):

Please confirm you understand that the main element of this position is approximately 75% administrative support, it is not just taking vehicles for MOT tests.
Please confirm you understand that there will be a short driving test at interview.
Are you comfortable to communicate with DVSA officials when taking vehicle to the test centre
How recent is your experience in driving HGV vehicles and towing trailers?

Experience:

Class 1 Driving: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

Class 1 Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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