LGV Driver C+E Low Loader

Job Introduction

Are you a LGV Driver C+E Low Loader looking for your next permanent role?  If this is you then please read on as we may just have the role for you.

Founded in 1968, Griffiths are a sustainable Civil Engineering Contractor that helps connect communities through delivering Road, Rail, Water, and Utilities projects. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality projects in a healthy, safe, and sustainable manner to improve people’s everyday lives.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an LGV Driver C+E Low Loader to join our team at our Head Offices in Abergavenny. Due to the nature of the role, we are open to applications from candidates who live in; or can commute from some of the following areas: Newport, Cardiff, Swansea, Penarth, Barry, Porthcawl, Neath, Usk, Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil, Llanfoist, Bristol, Chepstow, Pontypridd. 

As part of a global business in CRH and a Business Unit of Tarmac PLC, the career opportunities are limitless. We are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Role Responsibility

Reporting directly to the Transport Manager, the LGV Driver C+E Low Loader will be driving to transport heavy plant and equipment to various construction sites, surfacing projects and general road maintenance projects across the UK.

On a day to day basis, the responsibilities of the LGV Driver C+E Low Loader will include the following (not exhaustive):

• Being responsible for a low-loader; ensuring it is inspected daily and reporting defects
• Transporting loads in STGO environment transporting abnormal loads under escort
• Using delivery systems via tablet for work to be allocated and confirmed
• Securing loads correctly; ensuring loads are safe for transport
• Having nights out in the sleeper cab to maximise utilisation
• Compiling with RAMS for all duties
• Communicating with other team members and with site teams with regards to deliveries and collections
• Managing driving and working time in accordance with all regulations

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a LGV Driver C+E Low Loader who is experienced in the following:

• LGV C+E License
• Previous experience in transporting plant equipment
• A valid Digital Tacho Card
• A valid CPC Qualification Card
• Experience with Abnormal loads under STGO guidelines
• Experience in securing plant and equipment

Although not essential, having STGO CAT2 experience and Plant Operator qualifications would also be beneficial.

Why Us

For the successful LGV Driver C+E Low Loader, we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: 

• Training & Development
• Contributory pension scheme 
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. 
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice 
• Access to join our Employee Communities inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents 

Griffiths, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens, we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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