HGV Class 1 Driver

Position: Roadmaster Operator/Driver
Archway Roadmaster UK Ltd. are currently recruiting for HGV Roadmaster Operator/Drivers to provide quality road maintenance and repair services to local authorities nationwide, meeting customer specifications.
This is a seasonal role with the season finishing in October.

This work will require the operator to stay away overnight for periods of up to two weeks at a time.

Working days & hours are Monday - Friday varying from 8 hour to 10/11-hour days depending on the client and worksite. Weekend work may be available/ required on occasion.
Reporting to: Team Lead:

Operations Supervisors;

Senior Manager : UK Contracts Manager
Main Duties:

To operate the Roadmaster Patcher Machine to carry out road maintenance and surface patching on client sites. Including:
To carry out road repairs to the necessary standard and meet output targets
To complete all daily & weekly reports using a tablet or smart phone
To ensure the vehicle is operated and driven legally with courtesy to other road users
To complete daily checks and maintenance of the vehicle
To ensure that the Roadmaster Patcher Machine is accurately calibrated according to the calibration schedule
To fuel the vehicle as necessary and to drive in a fuel-efficient manner at all times
To assist with minor repairs during breakdowns
To comply with all environmental, health and safety procedures and policies
Other ad-hoc duties as required to meet business demands
Key Relationships:
Maintain effective working relationship with managers, colleagues, support staff, client staff and third parties
Good communication skills with the operations management and to raise problems in a timely manner
Actively work with line managers to enable efficient planning of work and vehicle movements, and regular timely submission of reports to operations and accounts teams
Personal Skills:
Ability to work closely within a team
Independence - ability to work on own convictions
Adaptable to changing environments
Acceptability - non-abrasive style
Ability to plan and organise own work area
Problem solving ability to daily issues
Works to the company controls
Requirements
A full clean HGV Class 1 or Class 2 driving licence is required
Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) & Digital Tachograph Card required
A minimum of 2 years driving experience is preferred
Experience using plant/ construction machinery is required
Telehandler Ticket - A17C Telescopic Handler desired
Possession of a keen eye for level surfaces and irregularities would be helpful
Previous experience in the use of an excavator, road repair materials, highway maintenance and Local Authority procedures would be an advantage
Mechanical ability would be an advantage to facilitate minor servicing tasks and repairs on the machine
Must be able to use a tablet and a smart phone, and email
Fluency in English, both verbal and written is required
Must be eligible to live & work in the UK
In order to carry out this role, operators may be provided with:
A smart phone and/or tablet
A company vehicle & fuel card(s)
Subsistence when applicable
Company paid accommodation when applicable

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