HGV Driver

Scope / Purpose of Role: An experienced HGV Driver who will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of goods to our customers. As well as driving trucks and delivering goods, he/she will also...

Scope / Purpose of Role:

An experienced HGV Driver who will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of goods to our customers. As well as driving trucks and delivering goods, he/she will also be required to oversee the loading and offloading of goods, cleaning and maintaining the truck, finding the best routes, and promoting the Mowi brand.  To ensure success, he/she should have a clean driving record, a recent CPC, and a minimum of 3 years' experience. The HGV driver will value honesty, dependability and ensure reliable logistics.

Key Result Areas:

  • Inspecting, cleaning and refuelling the vehicle
  • Safely transporting goods to and from distribution centres
  • Obeying the rules of the road and following company safety regulations
  • Finding the quickest and safest route to your destination
  • Following accident procedures
  • Ability to drive long distances while maintaining focus
  • Keep an activities log and log hours
  • Report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel
  • Carry out vehicle/equipment inspections on at least a daily basis and immediately report any actual or possible defects to your Line Manager
  • Driving HGV in a responsible manner to meet targets while complying with all current applicable road transport regulations at all times
  • Comply with all legislation and the organisation’s requirements concerning the vehicle’s Tachograph (Digi or Manual)
  • General activities including safe and legal loading (e.g. not unbalanced/overloaded) and offloading, check all orders, delivery notes and associated documentation and obtain signatures as and when required and report any delivery discrepancies at the time of delivery
  • Immediately inform Line Manager of any incidents involving you/your vehicle and/or if you are unable to perform tasks on time or at all (accident, traffic delays etc)
  • Assist Line Manager to make improvements and implement required changes
  • Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, codes and legislation, including health and safety
  • Immediately report problems/failures that may impact on the organisation and/or its clients/customers to Line Manager

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Qualifications:

  • Clean HGV Licence
  • Valid Certificate of Professional Confidence (CPC)

Skills:

  • 3+ years’ experience as a HGV driver
  • Good communication skills
  • Self-motivated and able to work without supervision
  • Clean driving License
  • Conducting minor roadside repairs on the truck
  • Maintaining a good relationship with customers

Experience:

  • Experience with goods handling preferred
  • Experience with GPS navigation and mapping

 

Please note, we retain the right to close this vacancy or keep it open subject to volume and quality of applications.  We would, therefore, encourage candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.

 

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