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CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
HOURS OF WORK: Annualised hours (1816 hours)
SALARY: £32,173.87 per annum
CLOSING DATE: 28th February 2025
A vacancy has arisen for a HGV Lead Driver to join our team within our new operations and cleaning of a Biomass handling & storage facility contract at the Port of Tyne.
The lead driver role is to drive and operate the HGV tippers during vessel discharge periods and ensure that the HGV tipper drivers (HIS/Agency) are correctly set to work, complying with all site instructions and requirements.
The role briefly encompasses the following duties:
* Primary role - Operations of HGV tippers transporting Biomass from the quayside hoppers to site storage facilities in a supervisory capacity.
* Secondary role - Supporting the requirements to move materials outside of vessel windows and cleaning of the HGV tippers when not in operation.
* Point of contact between the HGV operators (HIS/Agency) and all other stakeholders.
* Proactively police all operators with the day-to-day duties.
* Liaise with the plant supervisor for vehicle maintenance and readiness.
* Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed to support plant operations and material movements.
* Maintain plant and equipment in an operationally safe and clean condition.
* Ensure all pre-start checks, post work checks, and cleaning checks are completed as required.
* Ensure the plant fuelling system is used correctly by all operators.
* Complete the daily/operational POWRA, update as required, and deliver to the shift team.
* Understanding of Safe Working Procedures.
* Deliver team/shift toolbox talks.
* Attend any meetings or training sessions as required.
* Support other roles within the operation – training will be provided.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience/attributes:
* Recognised HGV licence with tipper experience (HIS Internal licence acceptable).
* Previous experience in a supervisory position.
* IOSH managing safety (Min standard – training given).
* Experience of working within a materials handling environment.
* Previous experience working within a Biomass handling environment (Desirable).
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Repair and Maintenance
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