Job Description

At McDermotts, we're seeking an experienced

HGV Driver - Class 1

to join our team, the ideal candidate will transport building materials, plant, and equipment between McDermotts head office, McDermotts sites and other locations as specified by the Project Manager.

Main Responsibilities

Drive Category C/C + E safely, legally and efficiently as required. Comply with all drivers' hours and road transport directive legislation. Load and unload vehicle safely. Always maintain safety and security of load. Undertake necessary checks to ensure vehicle is safe and legal and to follow appropriate procedures if it is not. Present tacho card to plant & fleet manager as and when required. Always present a positive impression of the company. Complete all necessary paperwork timely and accurately. Plan and adapt routes as required. Comply with all health and safety requirements at head office, on the road and at sites. Maintain responsibility to ensure own fitness to drive at all times. Undertake appropriate training and development to maintain driving qualifications. Carry out all duties in accordance with health and safety regulations, policies and procedures. Undertake any other duties as required from time to time.

Essential requirements:

Thorough knowledge of driver's legal obligations Route planning Knowledge of loading and unloading procedures and restraints Knowledge of site and road health and safety procedures Knowledge of the prevention of falls from height

Experience required:

Appropriate LGV/HGV licence Class 1 LGV/HGV driving experience - Low Loader - Class 1 Continued training and development to maintain licence Appropriate vehicle loading qualification Loading/Unloading plant equipment

Benefits:

Free on-site parking 33 Days holiday (Inc Bank Holidays) Pension BHSF - Health Cash plan Death in Service

Job type:

Full-time

Working hours:

06:30 - 16:30

Site location:

Aston HQ /various site locations

Work Location:

Solihull

Why Join McDermotts

McDermotts is a nationwide civil engineering and groundworks company based in Birmingham, supporting some of the largest construction companies across the length and breadth of the UK. Established in 1994, we're a family-founded business that still operates with the customer focus and values we started with. Construction is our passion, and we believe that the industry can provide rich and rewarding experiences.



Our certifications include: CIOB, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, NHSS30, SSIP, Achilles Building Confidence, Safe contractor, Construction Line, SMAS, FORS and Considerate Constructors.



To ensure we continue to meet the needs of our customers and grow as a business, we continually look for new recruits to join our team. When you engage with McDermotts, you are not just joining a team, you become part of our family. Our culture is built around supporting each other and working together to achieve success.

Commitments

McDermotts is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity. All engagement is decided based on a qualifications, merit and business need.



Applicants from outside the UK must have a suitable visa or the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this job.



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