LGV Driver

Selwood is the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK. We have an outstanding reputation for exceptional customer service backed by one of the largest fleets of quality pump products. Each customer and each project is unique and our deep technical knowledge means we are proud to deliver a bespoke and genuine 24/7, 365 days-a-year service.

With an unrivalled depth of technical pumping expertise; a pedigree spanning seven decades and employing a wide variety of skilled staff throughout our nationwide network of branches, our ever-growing business is one of the largest privately owned companies serving the Water, Environmental and Construction industries.

We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain and motivate them.

• To have a full understanding of and be fully compliant with the digital Tachograph operation and drivers’ hours’ legislation.
  
• Maintain an understanding of, and full compliance with the Working Time Directive for mobile workers. Observing all statutory break periods defined under the WTD for mobile workers, setting the tachograph to record all breaks. Driver’s hours rules must also be observed and take priority over WTD rules.
  
• Ensure all loading and unloading activity is carried out in a safe and efficient manner. All loads are to be positioned and secured safely and correctly to avoid overloading any of the axles and to avoid any possibility of the load moving during transit. This could include manual handling of hoses.
  
• Be aware of the dates for the scheduled 6-weekly safety inspection timetable and liaise with the Manager, and garage to help organise booking the vehicle in to have these inspections carried out.
  
• Carry out daily maintenance and defect checks of the vehicle in accordance with the Daily Vehicle Defect Check Report and report any defects promptly to the Manager. Continually monitor the vehicle throughout the day for any signs of defects developing, e.g any warning lights illuminating on the dash etc.

• Full LGV driving licence (no more than 6 points)
  
• HIAB/ALMI certificate is required for this role.
  
• Experience in similar industry.
  
• Over 21 years of age (for insurance purposes)

• Competitive salary
  
• Enhanced overtime rates
  
• Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24 hour online GP services)
  
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
  
• 24 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
  
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
  
• 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)
  
• Support for development and training
  
• Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
  
• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
  
• Employee referral scheme