HGV Class 2 Mixer Driver
2 days ago
Rainham
Job Title: HGV Class 2 Mixer Driver Location Base: Silvertown, Belvedere, and Rainham Pay Rate: £200 per shift Shift Pattern: Standard start time 06:30 AM (Monday to Saturday) Job Purpose Responsible for safely loading, transporting, and precisely discharging wet ready-mix concrete and related perishable construction materials from batching plants in Silvertown, Belvedere, and Rainham to customer sites across London, Essex and Kent. Given the time-sensitive nature of ready-mix concrete, this role requires strict time management to ensure materials are delivered and discharged before setting occurs. Key Responsibilities 1. Driving & Transport Operations • Safely operate an HGV Class 2 rigid truck mixer 8x4 configuration, in heavy urban traffic, active construction zones, and tight residential roads., • Adhere strictly to EU/UK Drivers' Hours regulations, Working Time Directive (WTD), and digital tachograph compliance., • Plan efficient routes to beat traffic bottlenecks across the East London corridor, prioritising early delivery to maintain slump consistency and product viability. 1. Batching Plant & Loading • Report to the assigned batching plant (Silvertown, Belvedere, or Rainham) for a 06:00 AM start., • Position the vehicle accurately under the batching plant hopper for loading., • Perform visual checks on the concrete mix (slump testing, water ratio monitoring, and visual inspection) before leaving the plant., • Manage drum rotation speeds to keep perishable concrete active and prevent premature setting during transit. 1. Site Discharge & Customer Interface • Conduct dynamic risk assessments upon arrival at customer sites (commercial developments, highway maintenance, or domestic builds)., • Manoeuvre the vehicle into precise discharge positions as directed by site agents or pump operators., • Assemble, attach, and clean discharge chutes (or position swivel chutes) safely., • Operate rear mixer controls to discharge concrete at the required flow rate., • Collect customer sign-offs, Proof of Delivery, and log any slump adjustments or delays caused by site readiness. 1. Vehicle Hygiene & Maintenance • Washout Procedure (Critical): Perform thorough, mandatory drum washouts immediately after discharging every load to prevent concrete hardening inside the drum, chutes, and hopper., • Carry out daily pre-shift vehicle defect checks (tyres, brakes, lights, hydraulic mixer lines) and report any faults promptly., • Keep vehicle cab and exterior clean to represent the fleet professionally. Candidate Requirements Qualifications & Experience • Licence: Full UK HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence with no more than 6 penalty points (no DD or DR endorsements)., • CPC & Tacho: Valid Driver Qualification Card (DQC) and Digital Tachograph Card., • Experience:, • Minimum 1 year of HGV Class 2 driving experience in the UK., • Previous concrete truck mixer (drum or volumetric) experience strongly preferred; full product-handling and drum safety training provided for experienced Class 2 drivers., • Cards: CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) is advantageous for accessing tier-1 construction sites. Skills & Attributes • Strong understanding of ready-mix concrete decay times and perishable material constraints., • Good physical condition (job involves attaching heavy chutes, climbing vehicle ladders, and manual washout cleaning)., • Strong customer service and communication skills when dealing with site managers., • Punctuality and dependability for early 06:30 AM starts. Working Conditions & Physical Demands • Outdoor work in all weather conditions across active construction sites and industrial depots., • Hands-on environment requiring regular use of high-pressure water hoses, manual chute manoeuvring, and climbing ladder platforms for drum inspection. JBRP1_UKTJ