Job Description
Job Excavator operator / HGV Driver
Boyd Recruitment are currently recruiting an experienced Excavator operator / HGV Driver for a full time position based in Kilmarnock
Key Tasks and Accountabilities:
- To promote, develop and maintain a positive Companywide health, safety and environmental culture
- Stop and report any situation that you deem to be a danger to yourself or others. Report immediately any hazardous conditions to those responsible and keep records of all such inspections and hazards.
- Driving responsibilities regarding safety and following the Highway Code.
- Be an excellent ambassador and do not bring the company into disrepute by poor behaviour or being a discourteous driver.
- Comply with any Legal Requirements, including Drivers Hours, recording of work, and driving in the logbook, and Working Time regulations.
- Check the vehicle is safe, legal, and roadworthy before it is driven.
- Ensure the vehicle is not overloaded.
- Carry out a walkaround check before the vehicle is used, record any findings and submit a report, including a Nil defect if defects are not found.
- Complete any forms or other documentation issued by your employer. This includes permissions to access certain personal data required for safe operation, including access to online driver licence checks.
- Do not drive if feeling unwell or fatigued.
- Participate in training provided.
- Participate in eyesight checks or tests and medicals
- Develop skills and knowledge to ensure safe, legal, and efficient driving.
- Reporting directly to your supervisor, you must be goal orientated, a team player and determined to succeed in all aspects of the OHL work
- Take responsibility for daily work tasks, as instructed by your supervisor.
- Take part in team briefs and tool box talks.
- Adhere to the safety rules as set out by the Company and its Client.
- Have an ongoing determination to complete the work on time and to the specified requirements.
- You will take proper care of all tools/equipment/PPE and vehicles supplied to you by the company and report any defects found.
- Ensuring that all appropriate PPE is available and used;
- Communicating effectively with the operations team and representing the company in a professional manner;
- Complete a Pre and Post operation vehicle check;
Qualifications:
- HGV License Class C1, and C1E
- Driver CPC Qualification
- CSCS or equivalent (Desirable)
- HIAB Certification
- NPORS or CPCS Excavator 360 (essential)
Operator will have a min of 5 years experience and be able to provide 2 references
Please submit your details or attach your CV if you have one prepared.
