We are looking for a self-motivated, driven individual who enjoys a challenge to work alongside our energetic team in St Austell. The role requires a CAN-DO attitude. We are a fast-paced business with plenty of opportunities for growth so if this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
NO PREVIOUS HGV CLASS 1 EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, JUST A VALID HGV CLASS 1 LICENSE, CPC AND TACHOGRAPH CARD.
JOB PURPOSE
Our drivers are the face of our business and ambassadors for Maen Karne. We strive to be No.1 for our customers and drivers and to do that we want the very best drivers. We may or may not be the first company you have driven for but once you join us we think you'll want to stay.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This is an important role within Maen Karne, with primary responsibility to:
* Deliver aggregates and feeds on Artic tippers throughout the UK.
* Monday to Friday (Monday to Thursday nights out).
* Full responsibility for the safe and efficient delivery of bagged aggregates to various customer locations across Devon and Cornwall.
* Checking the safety and condition of the vehicle at the start of each day and to record its condition using the system provided and to promptly report any faults as they occur.
* Caring for the company's vehicle and assets whilst in your charge and ensuring they are used according to manufacturer's recommendations and all legal and company requirements.
* Driving as efficiently and productively as possible within the prevailing road and traffic conditions.
* Giving due consideration to the health and safety of self, the public and other road users at all times.
* Complying with all relevant legislation in line with Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive requirements.
* Ensuring all documentation is completed promptly and accurately.
* Adhering to safe working practices at all times to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
* Representing the company both on the road and at the customers' premises in a professional and considerate manner at all times and promptly reporting any issues to your manager or supervisor on the day.
* Support the wider Maen Karne business to deliver its operational plans.
* Responsibility for compliance and discharging legal duties with regards to HR and Health & Safety to promote a safe, equitable and legally compliant work place.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB.
* Good national geographic knowledge.
* Good communication skills.
* Good attention to detail, accuracy with delivery tickets.
* MPQC preferred but not essential, training provided where required.
* Must have held a HGV Class 1 license for 2 years.
* Training on site on the day.
* Drivers CPC Card.
* Valid Tachograph Card.
* Must have 18 months experience driving a HGV Class 1 vehicle.
BENEFITS
* 20 days paid Holiday + Bank Holidays
* Overtime when & where available
* Enhanced Company Pension scheme
* Full training given on all equipment.
* Uniform provided.
* Part of a close team.
* Opportunities to develop.