Job Description

Our Peterhead based client are currently recruiting for a LGV Driver to join their environmental team.

Job Purpose:

Drive and operate waste vacuum road tankers, curtained-sided vehicles and vans as required. Provide on-site customer care, information and support. Ensure all instructions given by line manager are adhered to and carried out in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the company HSEQ procedures.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles in a safe and effective manner to minimise the risk of injury or damage to other vehicles and property
• Tanker Operations ensuring safe handling and transportation of a wide range of hazardous materials and products
• Operation of curtain sided trailers
• Inspection and maintenance of associated accessories and equipment including pumps, valves, tanks, vessels, hoses and couplings
• Respond courteously and effectively to all reasonable customer demands
• Carriage of Dangerous Goods in line with ADR regulations
• Accept, start and complete all relevant deliveries and collections using the Transport Management System (TMS) via the ASCO APP on the vehicle phone
• Ensure signatures are obtained within the TMS system via the ASCO App as proof of delivery
• Completion and processing of all relevant customer and regulatory paperwork
• Ensure that all activity is co-ordinated in accordance with relevant company guidelines and statutory regulations
• Attend team brief / safety meetings as required
• Continually review performance identifying areas for improvement
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained with all areas of responsibility
• To be aware of existing company and external body agreements
• Regular overnight trips within the UK
• Any other reasonable tasks required by line management

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies

• Experience of road tanker operations including the transport and safe handling of flammable/corrosive/toxic materials
• Thorough understanding of waste documentation and special waste handling
• Thoroughly familiar with relevant safety procedures for tanker and waste