SWIFT Temps Ltd Driving Recruitment Division are currently recruiting for experienced Class 1 Driver to work for the local authority in Leeds for the Highways Department, LS10 area of Leeds

About the Role

• To drive a class 1 vehicle for the highways maintenance department

• To be responsible for providing a safe, efficient, and effective highway construction, maintenance and winter service, which meets the needs of the citizens of Leeds

• To deal with members of the public in a polite and courteous manner

• Follow disposal site/recycling plant rules when tipping off, this includes going to the allocated sites for tipping off or alternatives as directed.

• Ability to drive and manoeuvre rigid demountable-bodied vehicles and operate auto sheeting mechanisms

• Assist with the installation, maintenance, and removal of traffic management measures in accordance with ‘Chapter 8’ and Safety at Street Works and Road Works code of practice.

• Assist with the laying of kerbs, edgings, block paving and flag paving.

• Assist with the placing, spreading and compaction of granular, recycled and bituminous materials.

• Assist with excavation operations both by hand and using mechanical excavators, including acting as banksman to ensure the operation is carried out safely.

• Operating of small plant including, vibrating rollers, vibrating plates, compressors, cut-off saws, road saws.

• Winter Service operations- driving of gritting vehicle equipped with snow plough, on a rota basis, both in and out of normal working hours

Qualifications & Training Required

• LGV Licence Class C+E (HGV Class 1)
• Of Drivers’ Hours Rules, both GB Domestic and EU Tachograph rules
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) to drive a lorry
• Subject to passing driver assessment
• Awareness of the current Highway Code
• Health and Safety legislation related to construction work
• Ability to identify and report vehicle defects
• Ability to use mobile phones and other in-cab technology
• Ability to learn new information and instructions

Working hours

• Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 3:30pm
• Friday 7:30am to 3pm   

Pay

£12.59 PAYE In addition you will also accrue holiday pay

This position is being advertised on behalf of SWIFT Temps Ltd Driving Recruitment Division who operate as an employment business.