Job Description

Company:

AIS Vanguard Limited

Job Vacancies:

HGV Driver

Reporting to:

Branch Managers

Location:

Doncaster

Salary

: 15.69

The Company

Ainscough Industrial Services is one of the UK's largest privately-owned industrial engineering companies and supports five subsidiary businesses; AIS Vanguard Ltd; AIS Wind Energy Ltd, AIS Eurelo Ltd, VIG 2019 Ltd and Flegg Projects (FFM Engineering Ltd), providing comprehensive engineering services to various industries, including Machinery Installation and Relocation, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Machinery Specialists, Technical and Heavy Lifting, and Wind Turbine Generator Construction. Our operations extend nationally and internationally, serving clients on a global scale.

Our current strategic focus is on sustainable growth achieved through closer integration between our UK and European machine-moving businesses. Between the four companies there are 10 UK offices and 4 international offices in: Germany (2), Poland, and the Czech Republic, with ambitious plans for further expansion in the coming years.

Purpose of the Role

Working from our well-established branch in Doncaster you will be involved in all movements of plant equipment. Work closely as per risk assessments and method statements, ensuring all company and client rules are adhered to. Actively engage with management in the planning, organising and delivery of work.

Role

AIS Vanguard is a well-equipped business that holds a large stock of specialized lifting and installation equipment designed to carry out our specialized engineering tasks allowing us to carry out our duties safely.

Safely loading and securing goods on the vehicle

Maintaining and conducting basic checks of their vehicle, including brake, oil or tyre checks.

Planning delivery routes and schedules

Driving large, good vehicles

Logging delivery information correctly

Having a strong awareness of the UK highway code

Planning driver breaks for safety purposes during long-distance hauls

Staying aware of any route diversions or updates to their delivery journey

Keeping vehicles clean inside and out

Comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant legislation and site policies.

Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers

Main Duties

Loading and unloading of heavy lift machinery

Delivery of plant equipment

This list is not exhaustive, and you will be required to undertake other duties as directed by your manager.

About You

Apply if you have proven relevant experience of any of the following:

Machine Moving, Slinging, Plant Operations

Other key skills/qualifications that would be advantageous:

Current clean HGV class 1 [C&E] & driving license Digital tachograph driver card Flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns Good geographical knowledge A strong safety ethos Good teamwork skills A positive and enthusiastic attitude A drive to succeed & be the Best A 'Can Do' Attitude
You must also align to the company's core values.

Teamwork No Nonsense Commitment Attention to Detail Hard Work Fairness

Additional Benefits:

Overtime for out of hours working Travelling paid as working time Lodge & meal allowance Death in Service benefit (2 x basic salary) Company Pension
"All personnel have responsibilities to apply the requirements of IMS systems and to make a positive contribution to constantly improve our QESH performance."

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 15.69 per hour

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person