HGV Driver

Description

• Carries out a physical examination of all lifting and towing equipment, and ensures the digital tachograph is operating correctly.
• Carries out the safe removal of all vehicles, assigned either via the tablet p.c. or by telephone from the pound. Ensures all photographs required of the vehicle are taken and completes a vehicle condition report, contacts the pound to confirm removal and requests the Police are informed.
• Attends a daily briefing and collects all removal information and reports relevant to the day’s work.
• Delivers the vehicles to the pound, unloads and takes further photographs. Requests next task from the office and repeats the process.
• Deals with enquiries from the public regarding enforcement action and ensures the relevant information packs are available.
• Checks to make sure the recovery vehicle is capable of removing the vehicles safely and informs the pound manager of any concerns.
• Ensures vehicle and equipment is serviceable and fit for purpose, reports all faults to the Pound Manager.

Requirements

• Ability to work shifts
• Can often work with other agencies, when required including, Police, DVLA and VOSA.
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Must be flexible in their attitude to working hours, locations and must be prepared to take on other roles, temporarily, as required by the operation.
• Full UK Driving Licence [Class 2 HGV] + HIAB
• Customer focused
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive holiday including bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Excellent Reward & Recognition Scheme
• Competitive rates of pay
• Staff benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail shopping travel and socialising to health & wellbeing
• First Class Training & Development Opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package subject to eligibility criteria
• Full Uniform provided-

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance