LGV Driver (Class 1)

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our client, who is currently recruiting an LGV Driver (Class 1) to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full time, permanent basis.

Main Responsibilities:

• Required to carry out various LGV disciplines safely and efficiently to include waste vacuum road tankers and curtain sided vehicles.
• This role will require long distance driving with overnight trips.
• Distance tanker operations ensuring safe handling and transportation of a wide range of hazardous materials and products.
• Operation of curtain sided vehicle.
• Inspection and maintenance of associated accessories and equipment including pumps, valves, tanks, vessels, hoses and couplings.
• Completion and processing of all relevant customer and regulatory paperwork.
• Ensure that all activity is co-ordinated in accordance with relevant company guidelines and statutory regulations.
• Attend team brief / safety meetings as required.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained with all areas of responsibility.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Class 1 LGV Licence.
• ADR License.
• Tanks Dangerous Goods by Road Certificate.
• Digi Tachograph Card.
• Experience of road tanker operations including the transport and safe handling of flammable/corrosive/toxic materials.
• COSHH awareness (Desirable).
• Safety awareness (Desirable).

Person Specification:

• Maintains positive work relationships.
• Thorough understanding of waste documentation and special waste handling.
• Thoroughly familiar with relevant safety procedures for tanker and waste operations.
• Up to date knowledge of changes in road traffic laws.
• Ability to work stand-alone, demonstrating initiative and ownership, while a positive contributor to the wider team.
• Customer focused and the ability to build and maintain effective relationship, both internal and external.
• Accustomed to working effectively in a fast-paced environment, flexible and can adapt to changing workloads and priorities, where high standards are not compromised under pressure.

Working Hours and Benefits:

• 45 hours per week, Mon-Fri with a 45 min paid break.
• Overtime paid at time and a half, Monday – Saturday & double time on Sundays.
• Annual leave 33 days including public holidays with three ringfenced for the Christmas and New Year holidays.
• This role involves nights away which overtime and night allowances are paid.

If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.