Job Description:
Job Summary
We are seeking a professional HGV Class 1 Driver to join our busy client based in Reading. The successful candidate will be responsible for securely loading, transporting & delivering specialised freight namely Dangerous Goods (UN Hazardous). Classes 1-9 including explosives and radioactive material), sensitive and prohibited items to clients sites in accordance with ADR legislation and the Companys Security Plan adhering to strict daily schedules, across various locations, ensuring compliance with all relevant road safety and transportation regulations.
Responsibilities
- Daily DfT vehicle defect checks (via PDAs) and completion of check sheets.
- Daily MHE and equipment checks.
- Familiarisation/preparation / planning of routes to scheduled collection and delivery sites as determined by the Lead Operations Co-Ordinator departments route plans/movement plans. For European journeys this will include referring to the FTA European Road Transport Guide to ensure compliancy with country specific driving regulations.
- Application of ADR regulations,



Aviation Security Regulations, Section 5 regulations, Security Sensitive assets movement regulations and Customer Specific instructions for example delivery to named person only and necessary escalation if named person not available.
- Adherence to government regulations / legislations (including Working Time Directive and Drivers Hours) with regards to road users.
- Safe and secure vehicle operation (single manned and double manned runs). Loading, unloading and securing of freight on vehicle.
- Palletising and packing of freight.
- Conducting site surveys and reporting back to Lead Operations Co-Ordinator to assist in movement / project planning nothing formal Just word of mouth.
- Carrying out basic plug & play on IT moves.
- Maintaining the security of vehicle and loads at all times in line with the document Duties of a Security Driver. Paperwork collation, POD usage and goods verification on

📌 HGV Class 1 Driver (España)
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