HGV Class 1 RORO/Skip Driver

Barker Ross are recruiting for a Permanent HGV Class 1 RORO/Skip Driver to work for a company based in the NG12 Cotgrave area. (Just off the A46)

This permanent position to work for a family run business established for over 20 years, who has a busy recycling depot located in Cotgrave. This is to work alongside a hardworking and dedicated team. Are you looking for the next step in your career and want to be recognised for dedication and commitment? Apply now!

Essential to hold a Class 1 licence for minimum of 2 years and have experience with using RORO lorries.

Shift pattern and pay rate:

Monday to Friday 7.30am - 16.45pm, ideally the successful candidate would be willing to work a 3-week rota for Saturday morning shift 8am - 12noon. (OT rate)

Pay rate starts at 14.50 p/h

Job Duties

- The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, delivering and exchanging customer skips on site and transporting them back to their depots.
- In more detail our HGV Driver is required to;
- Be competent with vehicles we use - RORO lorries, Artic lorries and Skip lorries
- Have a polite friendly persona when dealing with customers and must be calm and patient behind the wheel.
- Deliver, exchange, or collect scrap loads safely from suppliers'' sites
- Deliver loads to customer sites
- Conduct daily checks on vehicles and report problems accordingly (defect reports)
- Ensure safety attire and equipment is always used (where applicable). Must ensure all loads are safe before travelling.
- Complete relevant paperwork required for each load transferred.
- Occasional yard duties when transport duties are quiet.
- Any other duties as directed by the Yard Manager / Supervisor

Experience:

- Must have Class 1 license and must be up to date with driver CPC with relevant experience.
- Delivering loads to and from customers
- Experience with yard duties

The ideal candidate:

- Will operate safely and effectively in a large industrial environment
- Will be adaptable to meet business priorities
- Will have good communication and customer service skills
- Will be organised, safety conscious and motivated
- Will be comfortable working outside

Benefits:

- PPE / Overalls provided
- On site parking
- Bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
- 28 days holiday
- Closer during Christmas

Must be a team player but also show initiative to work individually. Show determination and flexibility with a positive attitude as this is a friendly family run business where staff are the key to their business and service.

How to apply for the HGV Class 1 RORO/Skip Driver job role: In the first instance please forward your CV. Please also call us on (phone number removed).

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Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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