LGV Driver / Loader

United Living • Full-time • Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom • £25k - £35k / year • 4d ago

Company Description

United Living Group is a collection of four businesses dedicated to creating a connected, sustainable future: • United Living Property Services: Revitalizing homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces. • United Living Infrastructure Services: Delivering resilient infrastructure for a stable and functional future. • United Living New Homes: Providing build-to-rent and affordable housing solutions to address community housing challenges. • United Living Connected: Connecting people through fixed-line and mobile infrastructure, enabling seamless communication in today's digital age.

Job Description

As an LGV driver you will be supporting our operational teams by delivering and collecting consumables, equipment and permanent works materials for our nationwide construction sites utilising our 18T Flatbed LGV and occasionally smaller vehicles such as 3.5T Pickups and Vans.

A flexible approach to working hours is required to ensure we can meeting expected delivery timescales e.g. early starts may be required.

You will occasionally be required to stay overnight due to the distances involved in some projects, however a hotel and meal allowance will be provided.

The role will include but not limited to the following:

Ensure correct and thorough completion of paperwork Observe and adhere to company rules and procedures, including all aspects of health, safety and hygiene Maintain a good working knowledge of operations within the transport department Maintain a high standard of behaviour and appearance Effectively manage own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive Adhere to tachograph rules and regulations at all times Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed in line with company procedure Ensure your vehicle is clean and presentable Make deliveries to ULE construction sites, acting in a professional manner at all times Immediately report any problems regarding delivery arrival times, delays or discrepancies with loads Ensure regular communication with the Transport Office / Site Observe and adhere to site procedures at each delivery site Ensure correct completion of a defect report as and when required. Assisting with yard duties when not driving

Qualifications

Possession of LGV Class C+E Licence, CPC and valid Tacho card. Excellent attention to detail Ability to work without direct supervision Adaptable and methodical approach to work/ training Conscientious and reliable Flexible working hours Excellent communication skills Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours