Skip Lorry Driver
3 hours ago
Welwyn Garden City
We are a new and rapidly growing company looking for a reliable, hardworking and motivated Skip Lorry Driver to join our team. This is a great opportunity to become part of a company from the beginning and grow with us as we expand. We’re looking for someone who wants more than just a driving job and is interested in building a long term future with the business. In this vital role, you will operate specialised skip lorries to transport waste and construction materials efficiently across various sites. Your expertise in commercial driving and safe handling of heavy-duty vehicles will ensure smooth deliveries and pickups, contributing to the seamless operation of our supply chain. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced environment where safety, precision, and reliability are paramount. Responsibilities • Safely operate skip lorries to transport waste, debris, or construction materials between designated locations, • Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with road regulations, • Load and unload materials carefully, adhering to safety protocols and weight limits, • Navigate urban and rural routes efficiently, maintaining punctuality for scheduled deliveries and pickups, • Maintain accurate delivery logs, vehicle maintenance records, and compliance documentation, • Communicate effectively with dispatchers and site personnel to coordinate schedules and resolve any logistical issues, • Follow all safety procedures and traffic laws diligently to prevent accidents or incidents, • Carry out daily vehicle checks and keeping the vehicle clean and presentable, • Follow all relevant driving, health and safety and waste regulations Qualifications • Valid class 2 HGV driving license with relevant experience for operating skip lorries., • Proven experience as a delivery driver, preferably with knowledge of skip lorry operations or similar heavy-duty vehicles, • Strong understanding of road safety regulations and vehicle maintenance procedures, • Excellent driving skills with a clean driving record, • Ability to handle physically demanding tasks such as loading/unloading materials safely, • Good communication skills for coordinating with team members and site personnel, • In date Tacho card & CPC We are keen to promote from within and give the right person the opportunity to take on more responsibility, new roles and increased earnings as they develop. For the right person there is genuine potential to progress into roles such as: • Senior driver, • Driver/Team leader, • Yard or Operations Supervisor, • Additional responsibilities within the day-to-day running of the business Were looking for someone who is: • Reliable and punctual, • Hardworking and trustworthy, • A safe and responsible driver, • Friendly and professional with customers, • Able to work independently, • Keep to learn and take on additional responsibilities, • Looking for a long term opportunity with a growing company
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