Eagle Plant Chard HGV Driver Vacancy

Eagle Plant Chard HGV Driver Vacancy

Located at: Eagle Plant, Beeching Close, Chard, Somerset TA20 1BB

• Hours: Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5.00 pm – additional hours may be required as business needs demand
• Accountable To: John Male, Depot Manager
• Competitive Salary and benefits package will be discussed during interview

Would you like to join an Employee Owned Business?

After the qualifying period you gain access to all benefits of being a Co-Owner, such as profit share payouts twice a year* and you may wish to take part in our Employee Council, held four times a year and has an elected representative (Councillor) from each depot as member on the Council.

^After qualifying period of employment. *Profit Share payments are made from any available funds, after business reinvestment and other costs are accounted for. 

We are looking for a HGV Driver for our Chard Branch in Somerset. This is a rare opportunity to join an Employee Owned business and it doesn’t come along often! Grab the chance now and apply to work for a business which has been trading 50 years and been Employee owned for 10 years!

We are unique and you won’t find anywhere else like us!

If you have a Class 1 or Class 2 driver’s Licence and hold a CPC and you would like to drive for an exciting and busy Plant & Tool hire company, then we want to hear from you!

The Role:
Your job will involve working with the Chard depot manager and other team members, to deliver and collect both large and small Plant Hire Equipment and other Machinery.

A Class 1 or Class 2 License with CPC is required, and experience in the Plant Hire industry would be an advantage, although full training is provided from day one.

Key Responsibilites:
· Delivering and collecting our own Plant and Machinery from customer sites.
· Transporting customers’ own machines safely and efficiently.
· Ensuring all loads are secured and handled in line with safety standards.
· Carrying out daily routine vehicle checks and reporting any issues, ensuring your paperwork and digital Driver and Employee Apps are used and filled in as appropriate.

· You will also want to provide a friendly, professional service to our customers and colleagues.

Benefits include:
 21 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays pro-rata
 Company pension
 Training and development opportunities
 Competitive salary
 Profit-based bonus scheme

Confidentiality:

The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of all information about staff, customers and all other aspects of the business, in particular compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Health and Safety:

All employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for all employees and visitors. The Company’s safety and environmental procedures are listed within the QHSE Handbook issued to all employees.

Equal Opportunities:

The post holder must at all times be diligent towards their responsibilities of the company Equal Opportunities Policy.

Employee Ownership:

The successful candidate will support and encourage the depot workforce to engage with Employee Ownership and promote it as a different and beneficial way of doing business to our customers and suppliers.

To find out more about Employee Ownership and what this means, click this link to view the Employee Ownership Association website.

Based at our Chard Depot, you will also have daily fun interacting with our incredible Accounts Admin team – and from time to time it has been heard that cakes and other delicicous treats do appear!

Don’t miss your chance to join our amazing company with helpful supportive colleagues, and a friendly approachable management team!

How can I apply or find out more information?

Please click the “Apply” button below or email a copy of your CV with a covering note to: John.Male@eagleplant.co.uk

If you require more information about the post, please contact John using the email address above.