5t driver with towing

Job title:

5t driver with towing

Company

Wernick Group

Job description

3.5t driver with towingExciting Opportunity: Join Us as a 3.5t driver with towing at Rawley Plant!Rawley Plant, a trusted name in portable site accommodation since 1961, has recently joined forces with The Wernick Group, a family-run business founded in 1934. With our shared values and exciting new chapter of growth, we are expanding our team in Basildon-and we want you to be a part of it!What’s the role? We’re looking for an energetic and hands-on Driver to join us on a permanent basis. This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same! You’ll hit the road in our 3.5t delivery and collection vehicles, as well as towing Groundhogs/welfare units to and from customer sites.About the roleKey Responsibilities:Driver: Step in as a driver for the delivery and collection of hire equipment, operating vehicles up to 3.5t, including towing mobile welfare units.Loading and Unloading: Help with the loading and unloading of vehicles, both manually and using a forklift.Skills and Experience:Clean Driving License: You must hold a clean UK driving license with the ability to drive vehicles up to 3.5tDriver CPC Qualification: A valid Driver CPC qualification and card are essential. You’ll also need to attend an annual Driver CPC training course (held one Saturday per year).Towing Requirement: Holding a B+E entitlement (for towing) is essential, as you’ll be required to tow mobile welfare units on a 3.5t vehicle as part of your duties.Tachograph Holder: Experience with tachographs and must be a tachograph holderKey Attributes:Fit and Active: You’ll need to be physically fit and active to handle the demands of the role, including manual work and vehicle operation.Tidy Appearance: Presenting a professional, tidy appearance is important when representing the company on and off site.Numerate: Comfortable with basic numbers and calculations to manage deliveries and stock.Customer Service Focused: Excellent customer service skills are a must, ensuring a positive experience for clients with a helpful, friendly attitude.Positive, Can-Do Attitude: You’ll bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset to the team, ready to take on challenges.Local Area Knowledge: Familiarity with the local Basildon area, including London, would be beneficial for route planning.Flexibility: Willingness to work overtime when required and adapt to changes in workload or duties.Team Player: You’ll work well within a team, blending in and supporting others to achieve shared goals.What You Will Get in Return:Competitive salary and bonus scheme.Generous holiday allowance (rising with service).Option to buy extra holidays.Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday.Group pension.Annual salary review each January.Life assurance of 2x annual salary.Christmas shutdown.Personal accident insurance.Free onsite parking.Employee assistance programme.Training and progression opportunities.Family-run and well-established, secure companyOpen door policy.Cycle to work scheme.Employee referral scheme.Benefits scheme (discounted retailers).Corporate eyecare scheme through Specsavers.Direct communication with MD/CEO and staff satisfaction surveys.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in our company. If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible.IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:Any unsolicited CVs will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy, we will contact you.The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.About the companyThe Wernick® Group of Companies has a proud history stretching back to 1934, growing from a humble maker of poultry crates to become Britain’s largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation.Required Criteria

• Driver CPC Qualification: A valid Driver CPC qualification and card are essential. You’ll also need to attend an annual Driver CPC training course (held one Saturday per year).
• DIY Skills: Good basic DIY skills are required, especially for minor repairs and maintenance of portable units.
• Fit and Active: You’ll need to be physically fit and active to handle the demands of the role, including manual work and vehicle operation.
• Local Area Knowledge: Familiarity with the local Basildon area, including London, would be beneficial for route planning.
• Towing Requirement: Holding a B+E entitlement (for towing) is essential, as you’ll be required to tow mobile welfare units on a 3.5t vehicle as part of your duties.
• Clean Driving License: You must hold a clean UK driving license with the ability to drive vehicles up to 3.5t GVW.
• Tachgraph holder

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Expected salary

Location

Basildon, Essex

Job date

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 05:26:58 GMT

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