Job Description

Salary

3.5t Flatbed Driver

12.21 - 13.50 per hour

Salary negotiable depending on Skills, Certificates and Experience
42.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

The Role:

Driving our Flatbed 3.5t vehicle and delivering our Heavy Goods Products

An exciting opportunity to join a progressive and market leading company within the construction safety sector. The role is to deliver and collect essential equipment to a variety of clients across the country at a FORS gold standard, whilst maintaining the company's reputation for customer excellence.

This role includes the responsibility of safely delivering and collecting SafeSite products, with our 3.5t vehicle.

Health, Safety & Environment:

Be familiar with and demonstrate a commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety & Environmental Policies.

Key Responsibilities:

The specific accountabilities of this flexible role may alter from time to time to meet the needs of the company, but accountabilities will include (or be equivalent in nature to) those listed below:

Driving and Fleet Activities

To safely drive the company vehicle and deliver company products. To adhere to the laws and rules of driving To liaise frequently with Head Office regarding the logistical planning the route of delivery, allowing for any timed drops or other irregularities Adhere, to the best of your ability, to transport planning and scheduling. To check that load items, security, all necessary equipment, paperwork, and fuel cards are on board prior to leaving the depot for the day's journey. To perform and record daily vehicle safety checks before departure.. To be aware of the legal load capacity of the vehicle to be driven To be aware of and follow company procedure for vehicle breakdowns. To complete all company required documentation. Report to management all vehicle defects and maintenance requirements as soon as possible and drivers daily check sheet To Keep your allocated vehicle clean and in good working order To follow driving rules and regulations within the Working Time Directive (WTD) To assist with warehouse duties as required Attend team meetings as required
Customer Service and Road Presence

To unload goods at the customer's premises safely, efficiently, in first class condition, in a safe and professional manner Assist with erecting and dismantling Safe Site products, if and when needed. Complete delivery confirmations. To carry out driving tasks with courtesy and safety toward the general public.
FORS, Compliance and Health and Safety

Adherence to Health and Safety processes and adherence to Risk Assessments and RAMS. Report hazards, near misses, accidents and incidents timeously. Wear all PPE as required. Carry out all duties with care and safety. Completion of FORS certification and training as required. Completion of internal training processes Support to the Fleet Manager as needed.
The role may require occasional overnight stays. The role may require working antisocial hours on occasions. Overtime may be required for business needs

Person Specification

Level of Knowledge & Experience:

Sound

commercial vehicle driving experience

Must have

no more than 6 points on your licence

Excellent knowledge of the highway code Good knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
Advantageous

CSCS Card Telehandler or Forklift certification

Skills:

Ability to analyse situations and make decisions accordingly Excellent organisational and planning skills Literacy and numeracy skills Excellent communication skills in order to influence the actions of others Ability to gain trust and respect of team members and customers in order to develop relationships Enthusiasm to drive the business forward and personally succeed Strong desire and belief to be the best in all aspects of your role Have reasonable geographical knowledge

Competencies:

Willingness to attend training for compliance and role progression Willingness to take ownership and accountability and see things through to completion Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, demonstrating resilience, flexibility and ability to maintain positive relationships Aware of personal strength and development needs Initiative - Anticipates problems and makes informed decisions. Organizational ability Safety-awareness Honesty and integrity is a plus

Why Join SafeSite?

30 days holiday (including bank holidays) Additional one day of holiday per year of service up to 5 years Pension scheme Discounts at many major retailers Medicash Health Benefits Employee Assistance Program Staff social events such as our Annual Christmas Party and Summer BBQ

Salary

3.5t Flatbed Driver

12.21 - 13.50 per hour

Salary negotiable depending on Skills, Certificates and Experience
42.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.21-13.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 42.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Experience:

3.5t Flatbed Driving: 2 years (preferred) Commercial driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence with less than 6 points? (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road