truck driver Coventry, England
Job description
Avena Environmental are recruiting for a HGV Driver / CSR to join their team based in Coventry. Our ongoing, fast-paced growth plan allows us to offer exciting career opportunities and continual development for our people. The businesses’ culture is led by strong values providing a foundation to ensure that Avena remains an employer of choice for talented professionals. A flexible approach to varied shifts, some staying away (weeks only) and changing hours is also required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Visiting customers in accordance with routed travel plan
Providing excellent customer service and assistance to queries raised at the customer premises
In accordance with training, check and empty consoles / bins and transport to van
Always ensure safety and security of both your own wellbeing and the customers goods
Completing a waste transfer note as per training and furnishing the client with a duplicate slip following their signature
Delivering assets to customers ensuring that delivery notes are completed, and all goods delivered successfully
Leaving the customer assets secured correctly and raising any concerns with the team at Head Office via a feedback form
Ensuring that time spent travelling adheres to the business Health and Safety training, taking care of the business vehicle allocated to you, driving carefully with consideration to yourself and others on the road and in accordance with legislation
On return to the office, making sure that you onload your van contents into the warehouse according to the warehouse processes
This role requires some national work, with nights away. This is not currently a full-time requirement and at times there could be the need to drive a van instead of a HGV and work at a local daily work pattern
Being responsible for your allocated vehicle and reporting any damage/accidents immediately to your line manager or supervisor
Making your supervisor aware of any concerns or opportunities you come across during the day
Being focused on security awareness at all times
Ensuring that you clock in and clock out on arrival and departure at the depot daily
Essential Skills
HGV license
Happy to work away during the week
A flexible approach to the days requirements and movement of role needs
Driving experience
A strong awareness of security
Adhering to Health and Safety practices
Strong communication skills
Manual handling capability
Team work and helpfulness - ready to jump in and help a colleague whenever required
Desirable Skills
Previous work in the Security industry
Long distance HGV work
Good geographical knowledge
Please apply early to avoid disappointment. Immediate start available for the right candidate. Our interview process is two stages: initial interview and, for those shortlisted, a second interview. We will do our best to be flexible to allow for interviewees commitments. Disclaimer – Please note that due to the sensitive nature of our business, any incoming employee will need to complete and pass a DBS check and security vetting. We look forward to receiving your application
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 42.5 per week
Salary: £28,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coventry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Coventry
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coventry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- Driver CPC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
