Our client has a fantastic opportunity for a HGV Recovery Driver, in addition, assisting in the efficient operation of the M25 Network at the Dartford Crossing.
* Ensure that the Vehicle Recovery routine vehicle checks and drivers hours books are completed and submitted in accordance with company procedures.
* To liaise and undertake hand-overs with other Shift Team Leaders to ensure that we deliver a consistent service across all teams.
* Supporting with other duties within your competency as requested by the Shift Manager.
What you'll be doing
* Provide Recovery response and arrange specialist advice at the scene of road related incidents, hazards and collisions.
* Attend incidents and work safely in accordance with agreed CPS policies, method statements and risk assessments to facilitate the prompt clear up of stricken vehicles.
* Undertake activities to ensure that your area of responsibility is maintained. This will include but not exclusive to:
* debris and safety patrols/inspections,
* graffiti removal
* carriageway repairs,
* soft estate maintenance (eg grass)
* Implement Heavy and light vehicle recovery in line with CPS policies, method statements and risk assessments.
* Undertake routine vehicle and equipment checks, maintain accurate and up to date driving records in line with legislation in accordance with CPS procedures.
* Taking due care of any CPS property including but not limited to tablets, vehicles and airwave radios.
* Raise awareness of issues which may affect the safe operation of the network and report these as observed.
* Check that equipment and materials carried on vehicles in line with current recovery vehicle checklists are serviceable and in good working order, restock, record and report defects as appropriate.
* Participate in Winter Service rota as required
* Support the delivery of CSUK’s Sustainability activities
Working arrangements
* Expected to work the shift pattern (days, nights, weekend and bank holidays) to meet operational requirements
* Shift pattern is 4 shifts on, 4 shifts off, to include weekends and bank holidays
* Reasonable level of travel around M25 network and between depots
Qualifications (Essential)
* UK Driving Licence, minimum category C+E (LGV Class 1)
* IVR 1,2 and3
* Driver Qualification Card
* CSCS Operative Card
* Appropriate manual handling qualification
* Appropriate lifting qualification
Experience
* Recovering heavy and light vehicles on a live motorway or All Purpose Trunk Road (APTR) network
* Proficient in the safe working practices of recovering heavy and light vehicles using full range of equipment on the recovery vehicles, underlift, winch, crane etc