HGV Driver / Operator Washington, North East England, England
Job description
We create more from wood. With more than 11,000 employees in 11 countries who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.
Timberpak, a leading Wood Recycler, grades and processes various forms of waste wood for the production of wood-based materials by its parent company EGGER, with sites in Leeds, Bellshill and Washington.
We are looking to add an HGV Driver (preferably with some hook loader experience) to the team in Washington.
£15.17 per hour (£33,531 per annum).
Your Tasks
- Ensure that vehicles are driven safely whilst maintaining the condition of your vehicle when in use on the road.
- Make sure that collections and deliveries are made in good time.
- Good awareness of general vehicle maintenance as you will be expected to work well independently and report defects accurately where necessary.
- Adhere to any site rules as supplied by the customer, to be smart of appearance, courteous and helpful to customers being an ambassador for the Timberpak and Egger brands at all times.
- Ensure that all safety precautions are taken, that any vehicle or equipment is in good working order, and that tasks are conducted in a safe working manner.
Our Requirements
- H.G.V. licence (class one is preferable), with a minimum of one years’ experience preferred.
- Roll on, roll off and wagon and drag experience preferred.
- Walking floor would be an advantage, however training can be provided.
- Drivers CPC.
- Health and Safety awareness.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Attained a reasonable standard of secondary education.
- Presentable, wearing full uniform and PPE (provided) which is to be worn at all times.
- Able to work between 07:00 - 15:30hrs, Monday to Friday with some weekend work.
Other benefits include:
- Driver's expenses covered, such as CPC, medicals, etc.
- A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
- An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
- Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
- The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
- 33 days holiday allowance (including bank holidays).
- Subsidised travel to and from work.
- An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
- Tailored training and career development opportunities.
- The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
- Free parking in a secure staff car park.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £15.17 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 2702
