HGV Class 2 & Site Operative - UK wide travel

Huddersfield Base

Regular UK wide travel

STANDARD HOURS: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 5:00pm (36 hours)

Fridays are worked on average once per month (PAID AT TIME & A HALF)

** FLEXIBILITY WITH HOURS AND WORK DUTIES IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL **

** THIS ROLE REQUIRES A HANDS-ON APPROACH, NOT JUST DRIVING DUTIES

PAY STRUCTURE

£16.04 per hour – Monday to Thursday

+ £1.39 per hour when on site assisting with installations (not deliveries)

£24.06 for all hours worked over 36 hours.

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OVERTIME/BENEFITS

* Time and a half for all hours worked over 36 hours

* Fridays worked once per month on average – All hours paid at time and a half

+ Prorated 28 days holidays including stats - 13 floating days. January to December.

+ Breakfast paid and £20 meal allowance per day.

+ Company Pension contribution (Employee must contribute 2.5% pw to qualify)

+ Bonus – company performance bonus after qualifying period.

OCCASIONAL OVERNIGHT STAYS IN THE VEHICLE CAB WILL BE REQUIRED

ESSENTIAL TO APPLY

* Class 2 (Category C) driving licence

* NOT ESSENTIAL - Valid HIAB / Lorry Loader certificate (training provided)

* Valid Driver CPC qualification

* Digital Tachograph card

* Understanding of load securing and transport safety procedures

* Previous experience driving Class 2 vehicles

* Maximum 6 penalty points on licence

* Good understanding of health and safety procedures

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Flexible and reliable approach to work

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

* FLT licence or experience

* CSCS card

* Experience working on customer or construction sites

* Experience using hand tools or basic machinery

* Previous experience within engineering, manufacturing or construction environments

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND INFORMATION

Full confined space training will be provided

Safely operate a Class 2 (Category C) vehicle

Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and maintain accurate records

Complete delivery paperwork and driver logs accurately

Assist installation teams on site when required

Use HIAB / lorry loader equipment to safely load and unload materials

Secure loads correctly using straps, chains and safety equipment

Deliver materials to customer and construction sites across the UK

Most deliveries are completed using the HIAB equipment, with limited heavy lifting involved

Factory and warehouse support duties are only required during quieter driving periods

Majority of the role involves travelling to customer and construction sites across the UK

Site work mainly involves assisting with health and safety support, guiding materials into Position and supporting installation teams

Some overnight stays may occasionally be required, including sleeping in the cab when necessary

Please apply online and call Adam for further details.

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