Driver/yardperson with Trailer Experience - Castleford, United Kingdom - AJ Glassfibre Ltd

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We are a busy fibreglass manufacturer based on Carr Wood Road in Castleford, West Yorkshire.

We are seeking to recruit a Full-Time Driver / Yardperson.

The role involves approximately % of the week driving a 3.5 ton vehicles with occasional towing of large trailer, with the remainder involving general Yard or labouring duties.

Due to the length of the combined truck and trailer this position requires a driver with experience of towing.


Requirements are:

  • Full clean driving licence for 3.5 ton trucks.
  • Experience of towing a tripleaxle trailer.
  • Physically fit as the role involves some lifting.
  • Electronic Tachograph card (for use when towing trailer).
  • Understanding of the working hours rules for Tachograph driving.
  • Knowledge of traffic laws, with and without the addition of a trailer.
  • Ability to plan your own routes to adapt to traffic conditions.
  • Flexibility to make early starts/late finish for long journeys.
  • Willingness to work additional hours at short notice.
  • HGV experience an advantage due to length of combined transport.
Minimum GCSE pass grades in English & Maths.

Basic hours are 38.75 per week plus overtime.

Monday - Friday.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
From £11.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

  • Performance bonus

Education:


  • GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:


  • Commercial driving: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Electronic tachograph card (preferred)

Work Location:
On the road

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