3.5/7.5 TONNE DRIVER/YARD OPERATIVE

This full-time vacancy for a Driver is based at our depot in Harvey Road, Burnt Mills, Basildon. The successful applicant will report to the Yard Foreman. Duties will include:

• Delivering and collecting chemical toilets, fencing and other company assets to our customer’s sites located in London and the South East of England on a 3.5 tonne vehicle
• Towing mobile (trailers) welfare units, offices and toilets up to 3.5 tonne to and from our customer’s sites
• Loading and unloading the vehicle manually and with the aid of a forklift if the appropriate forklift licence is held
• Working occasional out of hours overtime when the need arises
• Carry out vocational training associated with the above vehicle when required
• When no driving work is required, working in the yard and assisting with the preparation and cleaning for hire of site accommodation and toilet units
• Keeping your vehicle, yard and workshop areas clean and tidy

Requirements for the job are listed below:-

(Training will be given in some of the following areas if not experienced)

 Must be generally fit and active, of tidy appearance, and be number literate

• Hold a clean driving licence. Being legally able to drive up to 7.5 tonne GVW would be an advantage
• Knowledge of local and London areas, (multi-drop experience an advantage)
• B +E entitlement towing experience would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given
• Driver CPC Qualification and Card. Requirement to attend annual Driver CPC Training on one Saturday annually
• Willing to participate in overtime as and when required
• Good customer service skills and a positive can-do attitude

General Information:-

• Hours of work are 7.00 am to 5.00 pm with half an hour lunch break
• Overtime rate of time and a half is paid for hours worked above 8-hours each day.
• The hourly rate will be from £10.44 per hour (normal working week = £535.05 gross). A higher rate will be paid when driving 7.5 Tonne or toilet pumping vehicles
• 20-days holiday per year. Up to 5-days to be taken over the Christmas period
• Company sick pay scheme in operation after one years’ employment
• Company uniform and protective clothing will be provided. Candidates will provide their own safety boots
• Company pension scheme available

 

THIS COMPANY OPERATES A NO SMOKING POLICY

 

If you have any questions please email marie@rawley.co.uk or call 01268 722319.