Class 1 Driver - #1725323

SWIFT Temps Ltd Driving Recruitment Division are currently recruiting for experienced Class 1 Driver to work for the local authority in Leeds for the Highways Department, LS10 area of Leeds

About the Role

• To drive a class 1 vehicle for the highways maintenance department
• To be responsible for providing a safe, efficient, and effective highway construction, maintenance and winter service, which meets the needs of the citizens of Leeds
• To deal with members of the public in a polite and courteous manner
• Follow disposal site/recycling plant rules when tipping off, this includes going to the allocated sites for tipping off or alternatives as directed.
• Ability to drive and manoeuvre rigid demountable-bodied vehicles and operate auto sheeting mechanisms
• Assist with the installation, maintenance, and removal of traffic management measures in accordance with ‘Chapter 8’ and Safety at Street Works and Road Works code of practice.
• Assist with the laying of kerbs, edgings, block paving and flag paving.
• Assist with the placing, spreading and compaction of granular, recycled and bituminous materials.
• Assist with excavation operations both by hand and using mechanical excavators, including acting as banksman to ensure the operation is carried out safely.
• Operating of small plant including, vibrating rollers, vibrating plates, compressors, cut-off saws, road saws.
• Winter Service operations- driving of gritting vehicle equipped with snow plough, on a rota basis, both in and out of normal working hours

Qualifications & Training Required

• LGV Licence Class C+E (HGV Class 1)
• Of Drivers’ Hours Rules, both GB Domestic and EU Tachograph rules
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) to drive a lorry
• Subject to passing driver assessment
• Awareness of the current Highway Code
• Health and Safety legislation related to construction work
• Ability to identify and report vehicle defects
• Ability to use mobile phones and other in-cab technology
• Ability to learn new information and instructions

Working hours

• Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 3:30pm
• Friday 7:30am to 3pm

Pay

£15.00 PAYE In addition you will also accrue holiday pay

This position is being advertised on behalf of SWIFT Temps Ltd Driving Recruitment Division who operate as an employment business. Please click apply to send me your cv for this role please contact Sophie Scott you can also call me at our Swift Temps Ltd-Bradford Team (phone number removed)