HGV DRIVER: Bateman Skips Ltd
To support its growth Bateman Skips Ltd is looking for a new member to join its team in a supportive and friendly environment. This role will suit a self-motivated individual who can work with minimum supervison. The successful applicant will have good interpersonal and communication skills, and will be open to new learning and ideas. Please visit the website for further information about this role.
Position: Hgv Driver
Location: Bristol
Hours: Full Time
Salary Guide: £18,000 – £35,000
Last Updated: 30 August 2024
Job Category: Transport & Logistics
Hgv Driver Role:
A Lorry Driver, or HGV Driver is responsible for transporting goods and deliveries to their intended destinations. Duties include driving heavy goods vehicles, planning delivery schedules and unloading deliveries.
Other Duties:
- Ensuring vehicles are mechanically sound and legally roadworthy
- Performing basic repairs and maintenance in the event of accident or breakdown while in transit
- Safely securing heavy loads and large goods for transport
- Organising the most efficient route from pickup point to drop off point
- Keeping informed of road closures, accidents and traffic diversions
- Organising multiple drop-offs and deliveries in each working day
- Supervising and assisting with the loading and unloading of deliveries into the lorry
- Updating vehicle log books, recording deliveries and tracking mileage
- Complying with all MOT and in-house regulations and rules
