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.