Hgv operative - united kingdom, wigan, manchester

job title: hgv operative

location: standish, wigan, wn6

salary: £12.90 per hr. overtime at time plus half & double time as applicable. overnight expenses and lodge payment when working away.

this company is one of the uk's largest privately-owned industrial engineering companies and supports three subsidiary businesses. they provide engineering services to the industry covering machinery installation and relocation, mechanical engineering, technical & heavy lifting, wind turbine generator construction on a national & international scale.

this privately owned organisation understands that the employees are the heart of the business and hires based upon its core values which are - teamwork, no nonsense, commitment, attention to detail, hard work & fairness.

they take their business seriously and are committed to driving service excellence and delivering the very best for their customers. you will have the chance to make a positive, lasting impact on their success and get involved with a wide range of duties.

working from their well-established branch in wigan you will be involved in all movements of plant & equipment both their own and that of their clients. the role is not just a hgv operative, they train their personnel to become multi-skilled individuals in order to assist the teams of machinery installation operatives. this can involve operating forklifts and electric cranes as well as slinging and rigging duties when required. it's a varied role that is predominantly hgv orientated but gives far greater scope and interest as you will be involved with all personnel to ensure that they deliver a first class service.

main duties

- delivery of plant & equipment to various sites throughout the uk

- transportation of clients' machinery & equipment from o various locations throughout the uk

- assisting the machinery installation emoval teams on client sites

hours of work

contracted to 39 hours per week monday to friday however overtime is standard including weekends and away from home working. the candidate must have a flexible attitude to work in a busy, fast paced environment that changes daily. they must also have the ability and willingness to carry out regular extended hours.

holidays

- 24 days plus bank holidays. loyalty service holidays in addition when attained.

skills requirement

- hgv class 1 driver [c+e] & driving license

- current and valid driver card

- excellent level of communications

- understanding of driver's hours & working time directive

additional skills to benefit the role

- flt certification

- cpcs slingersignaller

- ipaf

- npors crane licence

- lorry loader licence

the right candidate will receive training for some or all of the above categories if they don't currently possess them. the above is a base requirement of skills to fulfil the role, additional training where required will be provided.

additional benefits

- annual company bonus scheme

- pension

- death in service benefit

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