Removals HGV Driver presso Cadogan Tate

Cadogan Tate handle everything with care and guarantee high levels of customer service. You will be proficient in all aspects of loading and unloading vehicles, securing loads and skilful in making collections and deliveries in order that you can carry out your job to the highest standards.
 
 We are seeking a skilled and reliable HGV Driver to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in commercial driving. As a HGV Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of goods, ensuring that all transport regulations and safety protocols are adhered to. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to providing exceptional service. 

·       Physically fit and in good health

·       Responsible and dependable

·       Honest and trustworthy

·       Holder of a valid UK HGV driving licence

·       Reliable and punctual

·       Well-presented with a professional appearance

·       Strong interpersonal and social skills

·       Polite and respectful in all interactions

·       Holder of a valid UK passport or working visa

·       Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English

·       The work consists of the wrapping (inland and export), packing/unpacking, lifting and carrying of personal effects, art, and the other contents of households and commercial or institutional premises and the loading and unloading of shipping or storage containers and commercial vehicles

·       You will be expected to have the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues

·       You will have knowledge of, and adhere to, the Working Time Directive

·       To ensure compliance with all HR Policies and procedures, and all other policies and procedures in place

·       To adhere to all Health & Safety policies and procedures

·       To act at all times in the best interests of Cadogan Tate, its customers and its employees

 

 

·       The company aims to provide the highest standards of customer service. You are required to support this aim by ensuring that you are polite, courteous and considerate at all times at or near the company’s locations and when working or wearing company uniform

·       Present yourself for work in a tidy, presentable condition, well rested and prepared for a days work; your uniform should be clean and pressed

·       Work as directed by your Operations Manager as part of an effective team

·       Treat customers and their property with care and respect

·       Maintain a positive and helpful attitude

·       To work with the Fleet Manager to understand the system used to record walkarounds, defects and online training.

Learning & Development

 

·       The company is committed to developing the skills of all its employees through training. One of the most important elements of your role is to participate actively in the training programmes

·       You will have attended an Induction course covering Manual Handling, Health & Safety and the Foundation Skills course to ensure that you fully understand the unique requirements of the company 

·       You should also be prepared to attend a one-day basic First Aid awareness course

·       Performance assessments will be carried out and further training will be specified as necessary

·       Promotion to more senior or specialised roles depends upon you undertaking further training courses and being assessed as having reached the required standards

 

•      If you are unsure about ANYTHING then do ask questions, this is how you learn. It may not be convenient to ask a question whilst you are on-site but do remember to ask your Manager after the event

•      You have a responsibility to report to your Manager any matters that might have been overlooked

•      All employees are part of a team and should maintain an awareness of the important elements of other employees’ responsibilities with whom their own responsibilities overlap 

•      Employees must work co-operatively and supportively with other employees

•      Employees have a responsibility to report any concerns to their supervising manager or to Head Office