Class 2 Driver

Selwood has developed a specialist pump hire division and is currently the No. 1 Pump Hire business in the UK with an unrivalled depth of technical pumping expertise and the largest and most modern fleet.

With a pedigree spanning seven decades, Selwood is an innovative business with a cutting-edge approach to customer service, product development, manufacture, and quality. We are world leaders in pump manufacturing and the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK.

Employing over 390 staff throughout its nationwide network of branches, this ever-growing business is one of the largest privately owned companies serving the Water, Environmental and Construction industries. We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain and motivate them.

About the Role

We are looking for a LGV Driver to join our team in Liverpool. You will need to have your class 2 licence and your HIAB/ALMI qualification. This role has ever changing priorities so the need to be adaptable and flexible is essential to being successful in this role.

To enable you to complete all tasks, you will need a good level of fitness, so you are able to safely load and unload your vehicle, this is a requirement at both customer sites and Selwood branches.

To carry out this role effectively good communication skills are essential, as you will need to communicate with the hire desk, other colleagues, and our customers to ensure the task at hand is completed to a high standard.

As part of the role, you will be involved in a call out rota.

If you are self-motivated, with a strong work ethic to get the job right first time, ensuring health and safety standards are adhered in everything you do, this is the job for you.

Key Responsibilities

To have a full understanding of and be fully compliant with the digital Tachograph operation and drivers’ hours’ legislation.
Maintain an understanding of, and full compliance with the Working Time Directive for mobile workers. Observing all statutory break periods defined under the WTD for mobile workers, setting the tachograph to record all breaks.Driver’s hours rules must also be observed and take priority over WTD rules.
Ensure all loading and unloading activity is carried out in a safe and efficient manner.All loads are to be positioned and secured safely and correctly to avoid overloading any of the axles and to avoid any possibility of the load moving during transit. This could include manual handling of hoses.
Be aware of the dates for the scheduled 6-weekly safety inspection timetable and liaise with the Manager, and garage to help organise booking the vehicle in to have these inspections carried out.
Carry out daily maintenance and defect checks of the vehicle in accordance with the Daily Vehicle Defect Check Report and report any defects promptly to the Manager. Continually monitor the vehicle throughout the day for any signs of defects developing, e.g any warning lights illuminating on the dash etc.
Essential Qualifications

Full LGV driving licence (no more than 6 points)
HIAB/ALMI certificate is required for this role.
2 years’ experience in similar industry
Over 21 years of age (for insurance purposes)
Compliant with DVLA statutory medical standards and able to climb up onto lorry bed and secure loading and strapping down of load.

What we can offer

Competitive salary
On Call & Enhanced Over Time Rates
Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
24 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
Support for development and training
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount scheme
Employee referral scheme
Free on-site parking
This role is 40 hours per week
This role is not open to Agencies – Please no calls or emails – Thank you.

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