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About the role

Balfour Beatty are looking for HGV drivers to join our forever growing Power Transmissions & Distribution team at a role level of BBUK.CIJC-Graded. Lorry Driver 16T+ Class 1 to ensure optimum running of the Lorry from nominated Bases in support of the UK Balfour Beatty T&D business and to be responsible for the issue and receipt and transportation of Materials, Specialist Plant & Components, Tools, Equipment, Consumables & PPE.

What you'll be doing

• Plans their delivery schedule with Line managers - adapting en route if there is
  congestion or an accident.
• Ensuring that daily checks on the road worthiness of allocated vehicles are
  carried out and documented together with the reporting of any defects
  identified.
• Ensuring that any load on their allocated vehicle is correctly and safely
  secured.
• Ensuring that the vehicle is operating within its legal weight limits at all times.
• Ensure that the prevailing drivers hours regulations (Authorised by a
  Company Nominated Transport Manager) are adhered to at all times. i.e.
  driving time, duty time, breaks, daily, weekly and fortnightly rests etc
• Ensure all driving and work activity is correctly and accurately recorded on
  the Tachograph or log book depending on which regulations apply.
• May take part in loading and unloading including use of lorry mounted cranes.
• Drives courteously at all times and adheres to driving regulations that apply to
  their particular vehicle size and load, including speed and load limits.
• Remains security aware as goods often have high value.
• Ensure the vehicle is safely unloaded and the right delivery paperwork is
  completed.
• Support Operational teams as required
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle and refuelling as appropriate.
• Where ever practicable ensure the vehicle is parked at its Operating centre
  base when not in use.
• Cooperate with enforcement agencies if subject to a vehicle stop and report the
  occurrence.
• Maintains radio or telephone contact with base or supervisor to receive
  instructions or be dispatched to new location.
• Participates in any driver improvement training or initiatives including the
  Compulsory Driver training (DCPC) Scheme.

Who we're looking for

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of the Power industry is essential
• Full clean driving licence
• Current DCPC
• Valid Medical examinations
• Valid Hi-Ab ticket ( Would be an Advantage)
• Valid plant tickets ( Would be an Advantage
• Valid Telehandler Ticket ( Would be an Advantage)
• Emergency First Aid At Work
• Ability to work in a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

• Ensure Balfour Beattys Code of Conduct is thoroughly understood, adhered to and promoted across the business to ensure safe, compliant and consistent working practices.
• To operate in an open and even handed manner with all personnel across the business. Treat all who we interact with, with courtesy and respect, treating everyone equally and embracing differences. Encourage everyone to achieve maximum potential.
• To proactively contribute to teamwork and cross-functional working. To listen to each other and share knowledge enabling us to willingly combine expertise across the business and with our clients and supply chain.
• Behaving with integrity and demonstrating professional image at all times. To always do what is right.
• To take personal responsibility & accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations ensuring safety and quality are never compromised.

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