Our mission at Pickerings is to provide the most modern temporary turnkey workspace solutions to give people an inspiring, comfortable and safe working environment. Our products range from site welfare units to offices, classrooms and healthcare facilities.
From our network of depots, we are able to supply high quality temporary buildings to meet customer specifications and the most urgent of deadlines. Our knowledge of temporary buildings and our approach to customer service are built on 50 years experience.
You can find out more about our history, what we do and our vision and values on our about us page.
Job Type: Full time
Reporting to: Assistant Depot Manager
We are currently recruiting for a HGV Class 1 HIAB driver for the Pickerings Swindon depot.
45 hours basic a week + Overtime paid at time and a half - Monday to Friday - £18.70 ph / £28.05 overtime.
Start times may vary but are generally between the hours of 05:30am and 07:30am Monday Friday.
Nights out and weekend work may also be offered but plenty of notice can be given.
The Role
Adhering to safe working practices to ensure the safety of yourself and others at all times
You will be responsible for the accurate delivery, off-loading and collection of a range of modular buildings, portable cabins and related products up to size of 32ft x 10ft (9m x 3m) with the use of a lorry mounted crane (Hiab)
A flexible approach to working start times as dictated by the needs of the business
Daily vehicle safety checks to be completed alongside pre-use crane checks and lifting equipment and any defects are reported
Complying with all relevant legislation in line with Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive requirements
Providing a professional service when making deliveries and collections on site
Load Security, ensuring all equipment is transported safely and correctly, in line with safe working practices
Attend CPC training as directed by Pickerings Hire Ltd
Willingness to utilise drawbar trailers wherever possible (class 1)
Undertake any additional tasks as may reasonably be required from time to time
Up to date delivery fleet of which you will be allocated a Volvo truck complete with FASSI 660 lorry loader
About you
To Hold a Class 1 / C+E licence with Wagon and Drag experience being the preference (Class C Licence holders will be considered in some circumstances)
Must hold a valid Digital Tachograph Card
Must hold a valid Driver CPC
ALLMI Lorry Loader accreditation D1+E Hook (or equivalent) advantageous
Candidates must be professional and approachable at all times. This is a customer facing role
Experience in a similar role would be advantageous, however not essential
Evidence provided and licence check to be completed at interview stage
Benefits include:
Fully funded training given for driver CPC, Lorry loader and slinger signaller courses
Up to 33 days holiday per year, including public holidays and a shut-down period between Christmas and New Year, with the ability to purchase 3 additional days of holiday after a qualifying period
Pension scheme
Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
On-line lifestyle benefits such as fitness and food plans and retail discounts
Cycle to work scheme
