LGV Driver - Newbury

We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognizable brands such as Thermalite blocks, London Brick, Ecostock, Cradley, Formpave and Jetfloor, Bison Precast.
Our product range comprises of clay bricks, Thermalite blocks, aggregate blocks, Red Bank chimney, roofing and flue systems, precast concrete and flooring products and Formpave permeable paving.
Forterra represents exactly what we do and have always done. Our purpose is to manufacture products that are the essential to the nation's construction sector, helping our customers build with ease and confidence. Moreover, we continue to lead our industry in terms of standards and safety.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Logistics team in the position of LGV Driver.
The purpose of this position is to facilitate the Company's delivery strategy, by driving a Company LGV livered delivery vehicle & operating to the high standards of professionalism & safety set out by the Company.
A delivery agent (LGV driver) will not be just a driver but will be a Company representative. The role of our driver is critical to our first-class Customer Service offering as you will be one of the initial points of contact for our business.
A delivery agent's role will involve a degree of climbing and manual handling therefore a good standard of physical fitness is essential.

Your duties would include but not limited to the following;

• Comply with LGV Drivers Hours Regulations.


• Ensure that none of the Companies Undertakings with regards to Goods Vehicle Operator Licensing are breached.


• Comply with all Legislation relating to the Road Traffic Act or other relevant legislation.


• Comply with all Health & Safety legislation & Company Health & Safety Policy.


• Complete material collections and/ or deliveries as instructed


• Communicate any issues to relevant parties.


• Drive in a fuel efficient, safe, conscious.
  
  You will need a current LGV license


• Good geographical knowledge


• Excellent communication skills


• Ability to work with minimum supervision


• Good standard of physical fitness


• Ability to work within set time frames.


• Be flexible and adapt to different types of material and variable volume flows.


• Ability to operate a range of equipment including tippers, walking floor trailers, skeletal trailers, powder tankers, flats and if required, crane trailers.


• Multiple trailer types may be required to be operated within one shift.


• Basic understanding of Health, Safety & Risk Assessment


• Tractor units will need to be shared due to the dual utilisation of tractors.


• Work to a four-on-four off roster, normally either a Dayshift or Night shift pattern However if required the shift requirement can be changed to maintain factory production.
  
  Competitive Salary


• Company Pension Scheme


• Employee Assistance Programme