Job Description

Hours of Work: 48 hours per week

Company Information:

VEKA Recycling is an industry leader in recycling 'end of life' uPVC windows and doors, offering a reliable, cost-effective and long-term service that you can depend on. We work with window fabricators and installers, as well as waste companies throughout the UK to ensure that valuable uPVC material is not lost to landfill. We use our innovative recycling process to close the loop on uPVC recycling. This means that old windows and doors can be recycled and extruded into new windows and doors that boast the same standard of quality as the ones previous. We are committed to the sustainability of our environment. We have worked meticulously to ensure that every stage of our closed loop process is an environmentally friendly as possible. This is what separates VEKA from the competition.

Main Purpose:

To safely operate Class 1 HGV vehicles in compliance with all legal, regulatory, and company requirements. The role ensures the efficient delivery and collection of goods while maintaining high standards of vehicle safety, load security, roadworthiness, and customer service.

To safely operate a Truck Mounted Forklift (TMF) in compliance with all legal, regulatory, and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate Class 1 HGV vehicles safely and in accordance with UK road traffic laws.

Collect, transport, and deliver goods to customers within agreed schedules, using TMF when required on VEKA Recycling and customer sites.

Ensure that goods are correctly loaded, secured, and unloaded in line with safety regulations.

Driving other vehicle types dependant on business needs Vehicle Safety and Maintenance:

Conduct daily walk-round inspections of vehicles, including TMF, including checking tyres, lights, brakes, and securing mechanisms.

Report any defects, damage, or mechanical issues to the Transport Coordinator immediately.

Ensure vehicles are clean, fuelled, and maintained in line with company and DVSA standards.

Comply with tachograph regulations and complete all driver records accurately.

Ensure all loads are properly secured using appropriate straps in line with HAUC, RHA, and Logistics UK guidance.

Carry out vehicle load checks before departure to prevent load shift, spillage, or damage during transit.

Understand and comply with legal weight, dimension, and restraint requirements (as per GOV.UK and DVSA).

Report any unsafe or incorrectly secured loads immediately and take corrective action before commencing the journey.

Follow all company policies on vehicle operations, health and safety, and driver conduct.

Maintain accurate delivery documentation, including delivery notes, manifests, and customer signatures. Report any incidents, delays, or accidents promptly.

Ensure compliance with Driver CPC, tachograph rules, and other relevant legislation (as per GOV.UK guidance)

Represent the company professionally when interacting with customers, suppliers, and the public.

Person Specification

Skills & Qualification:

Valid Class 1 HGV licence with a Driver CPC. Proven experience driving HGVs safely, preferably in a logistics or delivery environment. Ability to complete vehicle inspections and basic defect reporting. Valid TMF licence. Understanding of tachograph rules and safe working hours regulations.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 46,400.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking
Work Location: In person