HGV Driver (Tramper)

Job Introduction

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently looking for a HGV Class 1 Lorry Driver (Tramper) to join our friendly team based in Dunbar.

Here at Tarmac, 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

As a successful HGV Class 1 Driver (Tramper), you will be responsible for the delivery of Tarmac bulk and packed cement between Tarmac sites and to customers, and other duties in line with business needs. The role works within all relevant statutory legislation together with internal company Safety, Health and Environmental Standards.

Key Accountabilities;

• The loading and delivery of Tarmac bulk & packed cement to a range of ready-mix and concrete product customers
• First Line Maintenance duties on vehicle
• Regular use of fixed access steps to complete the loading process
• Be able to apply manual handling technique to connect suzie's, connect to customer silo's and lift tanker lids

The Ideal Candidate

As the successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate previous experience as a Class 1 HGV Driver gained ideally within the construction environment or similar. As well as the ability to use your own initiative and to communicate with a busy office for instructions and information. The role is for a "tramper" driver, so you will need a flexible outlook and willingness to night out most of the working week.

Specific Requirements;

• HGV Class 1 licence
• A valid Digital Tacho Card.
• A valid CPC Qualification Card
• Experience of operating bulk tankers – Desirable
• Able and willing to night out as required (tramper)
• We do not require previous experience with cement or building products, as full training will be given

Why Tarmac

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• 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 ( employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+ , Parents & carers, Ability , Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac 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.