EPW2

Job Title: HGV Driver (Class 2)

Location: Telford

Reports To: Transport Manager

Days and Hours of Work: Monday-Friday (48 hours per week)

Job Purpose:

The HGV driver will deliver and collect goods throughout the UK & Ireland in accordance with the restrictions of the group Operators Licence. The key objectives are to ensure goods are delivered on time in line with the delivery schedule set out by the Transport department.

Key Accountabilities:

Ensure compliance in line with operator’s license.Ensure drivers’ hours regulations are always adhered toEnsure WTD (Working Time Directive) rules are always adhered to.Ensure Driver CPC qualifications are kept up to date.Ensure driving licence entitlements are kept up to date, reporting any changes as soon as they are known.Adherence to highways laws always.Ensure compliance to HSE standards.Ensure load is always carried safely.Ensure equipment is always in good working order.Always follow site rules.Set a professional and good example to all.Communicate information via the relevant communication channels.Ensure operational processes and procedures are followed.Alert relevant people to process and product concerns and rectify.Safeguard property issued by the company.Ensure workplace is clean and tidy – all housekeeping procedures are followed and the workplace is safe.Ensure the wearing of appropriate uniform and PPE.Transfer the knowledge and skills among the team.Promote continuous improvement to develop service and efficiency.Undertake reasonable duties as and when required/as directed by the senior manager.

Key Experiences and Skills Required:

Excellent transport and compliance knowledge and skills.Good level of numeracy and literacy Excellent communication skills.HGV licence

Desirables Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required:

Ability to make decisions and escalate if necessary.Ability to communicate effectively and motivate the workforce.Ability to keep calm under pressure.Must be willing to undergo Moffet training provided by Epwin.

Personal Attributes:

Leadership – strong, consistent, clear, inspire others, integrity, ability to drive through changeEmpowering Others – Delegation of trust, correct controls, feedback, communicate accountability and responsibilityAction orientated – Able to deal with problems in appropriate time framesDriven by results – Decisive, confident addressing problems and opportunities, challenging activities to improve performance, demonstrate willingness to challenge accepted methods and standardsEffective communication – Clear concise written and spoken, ability at all levels, customer, supplier and internalStrategic agility – recognition of a changing need and speed of response, rapid reaction to challengesHigh Standards – demonstrating a motivation to improve standards and thereby making a real difference, challenging inadequate solutionsIntegrity and trust – demonstrating a sense of commitment to openness, honesty, loyalty and high standards in undertaking the rolePeople management – demonstrating commitment to working and engaging constructively with internal and external stakeholders