HGV driver

Ridgway Rentals Ltd are currently looking for a HGV driver to join its team, based out of St Martins, near Oswestry.

A bit about Ridgway

At Ridgway rentals we pride ourselves on being a family-owned & family-run company with years of experience in the Plant hire sector. We run a vast range of machinery to cater to the needs of; Housebuilders, Civil engineers, Demolition works, Water treatment, Waste management & Agriculture.

At Ridgway we take pride in providing an excellent level of service both efficiently & safely. Every member of our team forms an essential cog in an intricate machine and any successful applicant would need to be enthusiastic, a team-player & ready to muck in to task that suit their skills with no 2 days ever likely to be exactly the same.

This role is based at our head office in St Martins, Shropshire – postcode SY11 3PZ

Person specification

Applicants must hold C+E licence, both experienced and new drivers are welcome to apply. Experience with plant machinery is desirable, however, full training will be provided to the correct candidate. Applicants must be flexible to complete both long distance work (including nights out) as well as short distance work, varying on a week-by-week basis.

Job description

The job role of an HGV driver includes the following duties:

• Operating commercial vehicles, including rigid trucks, articulated lorries and trailer wagons
• Driving long or short distances (including nights away)
• Planning delivery schedules and routes with transport managers
• Loading and unloading Plant machinery
• Ensuring load security is at the highest possible standard.
• Following traffic reports and adapting routes if necessary
• Following notified routes if the load dictates this
• Following specific or designated routes, when requested by our clients or transport office staff
• Completing delivery and collection paperwork accurately
• Keeping up-to-date records
• Carrying out basic routine maintenance, and accurate daily defect checks
• Presenting vehicles for planned and unplanned maintenance on time, and in a presentable state.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: On the road