HGV Driver, Winsford, Competitive Salary
Overview
Looking for a hands-on role with a leading company in intelligent transport solutions? SRL are at the forefront of traffic management innovation, providing temporary traffic systems like portable signals, message boards, and CCTV. Our mission is to create safer, more efficient roads through sustainable solutions.
About the Role
As an HGV Driver, your primary responsibility is loading, unloading, and delivering our equipment to designated locations, including our sites or client premises. You'll cover various locations, from local authority roads to national depots or head offices.
This role, based at our Winsford depot, involves nationwide travel, including Ireland, often taking overnight stays in your vehicle. Flexibility is essential, as you may be required to work an occasional weekend.
Key Accountabilities
You will be expected to collect your vehicle at your allocated depot and drive to a designated location.
You will collect or drop kit off at Customer delivery Points, other SRL Depots or our Trailer refurb centre.
You will be expected to arrive on time and liaise with the Depot Supervisor to ensure the delivery / collection of Kit is carried out and recorded.
You will be fully responsible for your vehicle.
You will carry out daily pre-use checks.
You will assist in loading / Unloading your vehicle at the depot using Tail Lift. (Training will be provided)
Shifts are predominately Day shifts Monday – Friday between the hours of 08:00 – 17:00 but earlier starts may be required when necessary.
You may be required to work weekends when needed.
· You may occasionally be required to take overnight rests in your truck.
Key Skills
Essential:
Full HGV 1 (C+E) EU license with no more than three penalty points.
Experienced lorry loader.
Valid Driver Qualifications Card.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficient in loading, securing, and unloading loads.
Willingness to travel and stay overnight in the UK and ROI if required.
Desirable:
Previous experience in a Highways environment.
Plant Operator/Telehandler w/Forks (This is not essential but an advantage as full training can be provided for this)
Qualifications:
In Date Driver CPC card and Digital Tacho Card.
What's in it for You
Company Vehicle & Fuel Card (if applicable to your role)
Laptop / Mobile phone (if applicable to your role)
Additional Earning Potential with Overtime and On Call (if applicable to your role)
PPE Provided (if applicable to your role)
Performance based incentives
Company pension
Death in Service benefit
Free Confidential Health, Wellbeing and Legal Support
25 days leave plus bank holidays
Access to People Safe app and Wisdom app (one stop apps for support available for a range of offerings)
Training & Personal Development
Flexible working (if applicable to your role)
Earn up to £600 for referring candidates from our Refer a Friend scheme (terms and conditions apply)
In return for your proven skills and experience, you will reap from a range of company benefits. You will join a supportive team that's empowered to express ideas and make improvements.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. SRL Traffic Systems is an
equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.
We are committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect. If you require any adjustments, we are happy to discuss that with you. Please contact our HR team in confidence.
What you will need and what you need to know
A valid driving license- no more than 6 points (if applicable to your role)
Able to use technology (laptop / tablet / mobile phone)
Happy to travel on a regional / national basis as required (if applicable to your role)
We care about our colleagues here at SRL. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, we conduct comprehensive D&A (Drugs and Alcohol) testing for all new starters. This proactive measure ensures that we uphold our high standards of safety, compliance, and well-being for everyone in the workplace.
How to Apply
Please complete our application process for consideration. Our recruitment team will be in touch should you meet the requirements for the role you have applied to.
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