03 January 2025

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
HOURS OF WORK: Annualised hours (1816 hours)
SALARY: £31,048 per annum
CLOSING DATE: 3rd January 2025

A vacancy has arisen for a HGV Lead Driver to join our team within our new Operations and cleaning of a Biomass handling & storage facility contract at the Port of Tyne.

The lead driver role is not only to drive and operate the HGV tippers during vessel discharge periods but to ensure, that the HGV tipper drivers (HIS/Agency) are correctly set to work, and ensure they comply with all the site instructions and requirements to ensure full compliance during these operations at all times, hours of work will be dependent on vessel schedules.

  • Liaising with all HGV tipper operators to ensure statutory cleaning is carried out to the desired level and visual checks are also being completed during the shift
  • Ensure all data is logged onto our VEHOCHECK system by all individuals, pre-start checks, post work checks, scheduled cleaning etc.
  • Work closely with the plant supervisor to ensure all defects and maintenance requirements are requested via the right channels.
  • Police the day-to-day HGV operations and be the point of contact between the HGV operators and all key stakeholders

Hargreaves Industrial Services provide an operations, and cleaning service to our client at the Port of Tyne Biomass handling facility.

We are responsible for the safe movements and handling of Biomass following discharge from vessels and the despatch of loaded rail wagons within the Port.

The role briefly encompasses the following duties: -

  • Primary role - Will be operations of HGV tippers transporting Biomass from the quayside hoppers through to site storage facilities in a supervisory capacity
  • Secondary role - Will be supporting the requirements to move materials outside of vessel windows, cleaning of the HGV tippers when not in operation and also support the cleaning of the Wood pellet facility
  • Be the point of contact between the HGV operators (HIS/Agency) and all other stakeholders
  • Proactively police all operators with the day to day duties
  • Liaise with plant supervisor who will ensure vehicles in advance of a vessel being discharged are given a deep clean, oils, lubes and service checks on the machine, ensuring ready for use
  • Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed to support the plant operations and material movements
  • Ensure plant and equipment is always maintained to an operationally safe and clean condition
  • Ensure all plant is operated correctly, walk around checks are being completed prior entering the quayside, sheets are in the correct position, rear doors are secured etc.
  • Ensure all pre-start checks, post work checks, cleaning checks are completed as required and all detail logged onto VEHOCHECK by all operators
  • Ensure the plant fuelling system is used correctly by all operators
  • Complete the daily/operational POWRA, update as required and deliver to shift team
  • Understanding of Safe Working Procedures.
  • Deliver team/shift toolbox talks.
  • Attend any meetings or training sessions as required
  • The ideal candidate will be a good communicator and must have a good understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace.
  • The successful candidate will also be required to support other roles within the operation – Examples below (training will be provided)
    • Train loading/watchman
    • Banksman/blow down operations
    • FEL operations
    • Quayside hopper operations
    • MEWP operations

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience/ attributes:-

  • Recognised HGV licence with tipper experience (HIS Internal licence acceptable)
  • Previous experience in a supervisory position
  • IOSH managing safety (Min standard – training given)
  • Experience of working within a materials handling environment
  • Previous experience working within a Biomass handling environment (Desirable)

What we do:

As an established contract management Company, Hargreaves Industrial Services provides high standard, professional services to our clients within the power, port, steel, rail and other industrial sectors both within the UK and abroad.

Our core services include:

  • Materials Handling expertise, offering efficient and optimal solutions for all bulk handling requirements
  • Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance and Engineering
  • Operation and Maintenance of Material Handling Plants

As a Company we pride ourselves on our service delivery and professional 'can do' attitude and we are always looking for committed, keen, professional people to join us. If you are interested in a rewarding career with us in this role, you should submit your CV to our HR Department quoting reference (HIS3130) via e-mail to his.recruitment@hsgplc.co.uk