HGV Driver Category C+E

Briggs Equipment Group; Cannock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of asset management solutions is seeking an HGV Driver with a Class C+E driving license to join their team in Cannock. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and be responsible for delivering exceptional service, maintaining safety standards, and managing vehicle defects. The company offers a contributory pension scheme, profit-sharing bonuses, and various health schemes, making this a great opportunity for career advancement.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Profitshare bonus

Paycare and eyecare health scheme

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class C+E driving license and have completed Driver CPC Training.
• Extensive experience in a similar role is essential.
• Experience with counterbalance FLT would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of service to customers.
• Ensure accurate vehicle defect reporting daily.
• Adhere to transport legislation and safety procedures.
• Load and secure goods to ensure safe transport.

Skills

Class C+E driving license

Driver CPC Training

Experience in loading/unloading equipment

Communication skills

Tools

Microlise

Convey

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity: HGV Driver Category C+E

Contract: Permanent

Location: Cannock

The Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across the UK and Ireland.

If you don’t feel like you meet all of the role criteria outlined below please don’t let that discourage you from applying.

The Impact you will have:

• Deliver High standards of Service Delivery to Briggs customers.
• Follow transport plan as provided by the transport planning team. – Microlise / Ortec
• Requirement to work out of hours and overnight stays including working from other Briggs locations when required
• Adhering to all Transport legislation – current and future
• Daily defect reporting of vehicle defects using mobile compliance application – (Convey)
• Accurate record keeping and use of Tachograph.
• Responsible for obtaining signed POD / POC by means of Smart POD application and / or Transport documents.
• Responsible for Self - loading of vehicle by means of drive on / drive off of equipment.
• Responsible for securing of Load by means of Ratchet straps, Chains etc to ensure goods are transported safely.
• Responsible for checking equipment to be loaded aligns with Transport documentation / mobile work device, reporting any discrepancies to line Manager / Transport planner.
• Responsible for identifying damaged goods and or missing items on delivery or collection, recording of details on transport documentation / mobile device.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean workspace (vehicle Cab and Trailer)
• Responsible for Reporting of all incidents – Ensure Briggs and legislative policies are followed.
• Contacting customers prior to arrival by means of mobile communications.
• Carry out other duties when required within skill set.

What will help you to excel in this role:

• The need of a Class C+E driving license & Driver CPC Training
• Extensive experience working in a similar role
• Counterbalance FLT B1
• Counterbalance FLT B2, B3
• Ideally experience in the loading / unloading of Plant, FLT’s or Arial Access equipment

What you can expect from us:

• Future development and career opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%
• Profitshare bonus based on business performance
• Paycare and eyecare health scheme
• High street discounts

What’s next

• If you are interested in joining the Briggs Group then please click on the apply now button and a member of the team will be in touch
• Not sure if this is the right role for you? Please feel free to visit the careers page on our website and send us your CV speculatively for a member of the team to review
• If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the interview process, then please contact a member of the Recruitment team and inform them prior to attending so we can ensure these are met