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Artic / Low Loader Driver

New Ollerton
4 months ago
Applications closed

Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure.
 
Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities.
 
Murphy employs around 3,600 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’ - directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. 

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Muphy is looking for a depot-based Arti low loader Driver manoeuvring heavy plant machinery.
 
What your day will look like:

Operate Artic: Safely operate a lorry to load, unload, and transport various types of goods, including building materials, machinery, and heavy items.
Vehicle Safety & Maintenance: Ensure that the vehicle and equipment are maintained in good working order, reporting any issues or defects promptly. Perform daily checks on the vehicle and Artic before starting work.
Route Planning & Navigation: Plan routes and schedule deliveries effectively to meet deadlines while considering traffic conditions, road restrictions, and vehicle size limits.
Load Securing: Ensure that all loads are secured properly and safely, following the relevant load-securing guidelines to prevent damage or accidents during transit.
Compliance with Regulations: Adhere to all legal requirements, including driving regulations (tachograph), safety guidelines, and site-specific health and safety protocols.
Documentation & Paperwork: Complete all necessary paperwork, including delivery notes, delivery logs, and vehicle inspection forms. Ensure all documentation is signed by customers upon delivery.
Customer Interaction: Provide a professional and courteous service when interacting with customers, drivers, and site staff, maintaining a positive company image.
Site Health & Safety: Conduct site risk assessments to ensure the safety of yourself, your colleagues, and any members of the public. Follow safe practices when operating the crane and managing the delivery.
 
What we need from you:

Knowledge that would be acquired through education to NVQ3 equivalent.
CSCS
Tacho Card
Driver CPC
Class 1
Plant carrier
Drag trailer
Full UK driving licence 
Commitment to carry out in house Murphy training requirements

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