General Operative

HGV Driver / Operative

Hours of work: 45 hours per week

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Role Purpose

To assist the Team Leader/Project Manager in completing tasks related to specific contracts in a timely and organised manner. To ensure the delivery and loading of equipment, adhering to company standard and H & S procedures.

Role Summary

• To assist the Plant/contract in completing jobs on time and informing them of progress made.
• To drive and operate vehicles, plant and equipment to the necessary company standard under the supervision of the Supervisor/Project Manager.
• Responsibility for vehicles, plant and equipment assigned to the project.
• Responsibility for the safe loading and unloading of equipment to be delivered.
• To report any damage to vehicle or bridge strikes to Management, incurred day to day using the correct company procedure.
• Responsibility for ensuring the daily log book or tachograph discs are inserted daily and that completed discs are returned to the Plant for record keeping.
• Comply with the requirements of the Companies Safety and Zero Tolerance Policies.
• Inform Team Leader/Management of any Health & Safety breeches or concerns and co-operate with the company representatives in all aspects of Health, Safety, Environment and Welfare
• Ensure the correct PPE is worn as a minimum, Long Sleeve Hi-Vis Jacket, gloves, hard hat and Safety Boots or as individual sites dictate.
• To report location and times worked to Line manager for timesheets and payroll purposes.
• Complete ad hoc duties in other departments to cover holidays and sickness when required.
• Carry out any other duties appropriate for the role.

Experience Required

• HGV Licence
• Drivers CPC

Desirable Qualifications

• Street works or Signing, Lighting & Guarding unit
• Environmental Awareness
• Service Avoidance
• National Water Hygiene (Energy & Utilities Skills)
• Utilities SHEA (Water) Network/ 1 day Health & Safety Awareness
• CSCS/CPCS

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 21 days annual leave
• Access to Peoples Pension scheme after completion of probation
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover if joining pension scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme & Medicash after successful completion of probation
• Continuous Development Opportunities

Apply today for more information!