Job Description
Job Title: HGV Relief Driver\n\nLocation: Southampton\n\nShifts: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4:30pm\n\nPay Rate: £35,433.84\n\nJob Summary:\n\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and flexible HGV Relief Driver to join our dynamic team. As a vital asset within one of our six regions, you will provide cover for vacancies, holidays, training, and other absences among our branch lorry loader and tanker drivers. This role offers variety and requires flexibility, including potential nights away and weekend travel depending on the assignment.\n\nAbout Our Client:\n\nOur client is a leading provider of modular accommodation solutions, offering a wide range of modular buildings for hire and sale.
They are renowned for their expertise in temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent structures.\n\nYour Responsibilities:\n\nHealth & Safety:\n\nAdvocate for a strong health & safety culture, prioritizing safety and environmentally friendly practices.\n\nExecute safe, efficient transport deliveries that minimize risks and maximize cost-effectiveness.\n\nEnsure all incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts are reported promptly.\n\nTeam Responsibilities:\n\nDeliver products and services to customers on time and in full (OTIF), reporting any issues as they arise.\n\nAdhere to planned routes and movement orders.\n\nOptimize loading and unloading times to ensure all work is completed efficiently.\n\nMeet all requirements for moving abnormal loads.\n\nOperate lorry loader cranes in varying environments and conditions.\n\nWork within the Tanker team to execute customer service calls.\n\nComplete vehicle safety checks, reporting any issues immediately to ensure fleet and safety compliance.\n\nAdhere to EU driving hours and Working Time Regulations (WTD) at all times, targeting zero infringements.\n\nRequirements:\n\nLicenses and Qualifications:\n\nValid Class 1 HGV Driving Licence with DCPC.\n\nPrevious experience operating a lorry loader crane (31 tonnes to 82 tonnes).\n\nHook experience is essential.\n\nPrevious experience operating a wagon and drag combination/artic.\n\nCPCS and/or ALLMI lorry loader operator qualification / D1+E Unlimited or equivalent is required.\n\nPersonal Attributes:\n\nPassionate advocate for absolute safety.\n\nDriven to provide exceptional customer service.\n\nDemonstrate flexibility, as appointments may require travel away from home throughout the working week, driving various vehicles at different locations.\n\nHow to Apply:\n\nIf you are a motivated and safety-conscious individual with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service, apply now. A member of our team will be in touch to discuss this opportunity further