Commercial Driver (Transport) - Nights non rail
Location
Europe | United Kingdom
Job description
Commercial Driver (Transport) - Nights
Reporting to the Transport Controllers, you will drive a variety of vehicles in a safe, efficient and professional manner. Drivers will be required to generally collect construction and demolition waste from our customers and return it to a Waste Transfer Station, where it will be processed through one of the companies MRF’s. A good understanding of how the vehicle operates and an understanding of the type of waste that is being collected is important. As is a good working knowledge of London and an ability to provide a high standard of service and to be able to deal with some of the difficulties that can be experienced on site.
All of our drivers must have a good working understanding of current traffic laws, legislation and compliance, which they must adhere to at all times.
Key responsibilities of the role are:
- Abide by all company Policies and Procedures
- Complete daily checks ensuring vehicle is in a road worthy condition
- Report immediately any accidents or vehicle defects to the company
- Ensure no vehicle with an identifiable defect is used on the public highway
- Keep the vehicle clean (inside and out) at all times
- Ensure all loads are safe and secure
- Keep Transport Controllers notified of job completion and or any issues arising on site
- To wear PPE as directed and wear the company uniform that is issued
- To be courteous, polite and helpful when carrying out your work duty and to remember you are in a customer facing role and representing the Company.
- Report immediately all changes to health or your circumstances that may affect your license or ability to carry out your role safely.
Key competencies of the role
- To drive safely and within the Law at all times
- To be able to adapt to changing conditions and needs of the role
- Confident communicator, with both customers and staff
- Ensure licenses are kept up to date
Qualifications/Experience
- Holder of Class 1 or Class 2 license
- Holder of a driver CPC
- Holder of a driver’s digital tachograph card
- Clean driver’s license is desirable
- Airside Driving Permit
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