P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our client, who is currently recruiting an LGV Driver (Class 1) to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full time, permanent basis.

Main Responsibilities:

* Required to carry out various LGV disciplines safely and efficiently to include waste vacuum road tankers and curtain sided vehicles.

* This role will require long distance driving with overnight trips.

* Distance tanker operations ensuring safe handling and transportation of a wide range of hazardous materials and products.

* Operation of curtain sided vehicle.

* Inspection and maintenance of associated accessories and equipment including pumps, valves, tanks, vessels, hoses and couplings.

* 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.

* Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained with all areas of responsibility.

Qualifications and Experience:

* Class 1 LGV Licence.

* ADR License.

* Tanks Dangerous Goods by Road Certificate.

* Digi Tachograph Card.

* Experience of road tanker operations including the transport and safe handling of flammable/corrosive/toxic materials.

* COSHH awareness (Desirable).

* Safety awareness (Desirable).

Person Specification:

* Maintains positive work relationships.

* Thorough understanding of waste documentation and special waste handling.

* Thoroughly familiar with relevant safety procedures for tanker and waste operations.

* Up to date knowledge of changes in road traffic laws.

* Ability to work stand-alone, demonstrating initiative and ownership, while a positive contributor to the wider team.

* Customer focused and the ability to build and maintain effective relationship, both internal and external.

* Accustomed to working effectively in a fast-paced environment, flexible and can adapt to changing workloads and priorities, where high standards are not compromised under pressure.

Working Hours and Benefits:

* 45 hours per week, Mon-Fri with a 45 min paid break.

* Overtime paid at time and a half, Monday - Saturday & double time on Sundays.

* Annual leave 33 days including public holidays with three ringfenced for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

* This role involves nights away which overtime and night allowances are paid.

If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date