HGV Driver in Peterborough

Here at NSL part of Marston Holdings Ltd we are not just the “parking people”; we are so much more than that. Our team of highly trained frontline colleagues and back-office support team members provide outsourced business services to the public and private sectors. These include comprehensive parking and street management solutions that contribute to creating a great place to work and live.

You will probably know us best as the friendly faces you see around your local neighbourhoods and high streets. We currently have over 4000 highly trained frontline colleagues and now due to continued growth we have opportunities available in our award-winning teams for an HGV Driver.

This is a full time, permanent role working 42.5 hours per week.

What does our HGV Driver Do?

The successful candidate will be trained to use our high-tech equipment and carry out enforcement action on untaxed vehicles on behalf of the DVLA including the recovery of unlicensed vehicles. You will learn how to operate within the guidelines established in current legislation and procedures and ensure that all members of the public are treated equally and fairly.

Duties:

• Attends a daily briefing and collects all removal information and reports relevant to the day’s work.
• Ensures vehicle and equipment is serviceable and fit for purpose, reports all faults to the Pound Manager.
• Carries out a physical examination of all lifting and towing equipment, and ensures the digital tachograph is operating correctly.
• Checks to make sure the recovery vehicle is capable of removing the vehicles safely and informs the pound manager of any concerns.
• Carries out the safe removal of all vehicles, assigned either via the tablet p.c. or by telephone from the pound.
• Ensures all photographs required of the vehicle are taken and completes a vehicle condition report, contacts the pound to confirm removal and requests the Police are informed.
• Delivers the vehicles to the pound, unloads and takes further photographs.
• Requests next task from the office and repeats the process.
• Can often work with other agencies, when required including, Police, DVLA and VOSA.
• Deals with enquiries from the public regarding enforcement action and ensures the relevant information packs are available.
• Must be flexible in their attitude to working hours, locations and must be prepared to take on other roles, temporarily, as required by the operation.
• Be presentable and show high levels of personal integrity and honesty.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Staff benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail shopping travel and socialising to health & wellbeing.
• Excellent Reward & Recognition Scheme.
• First Class Training & Development Opportunities.
• Pension Scheme.
• Full Uniform provided.
• Competitive holiday including bank holidays.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package subject to eligibility criteria.

What You’ll Need:

• Full UK Driving Licence (Class 1HGV+ HIAB).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Customer focused.
• A love of working outdoors.
• Ability to work shifts.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

We are an equal opportunity employer which means we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.