Class 1 Full-Time Relief Driver

What we offer: #INDMP The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include: Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay Wellbeing Scheme, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond Cycle 2 work scheme We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running - and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation. But it's about so much more than badges to us, it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them. About Our Opportunity: “I love working for EMR. The industry is fascinating and no two days are the same” This role will give you the opportunity to say these exact words just like one of our very own drivers. Our industry truly is fascinating and has the variety factor, giving you the opportunity as a Class 1 Full-Time Relief Driver primarily within the ELV Car Transporter team to meet new customers on a regular basis. What you will be doing: As the relief driver for European Metal Recycling, you will assume responsibility for operating a range of vehicles, including Multideck 26t car transporter, 18t Car Transporter, 7.5t Car Transporter, 18t and 26t Skip Lorries, 32t Roll on/Roll off Lorries, and Class 1 Bulk Tippers. Your duties will involve transporting materials between our sites and customer locations, offering coverage for drivers during periods of absence such as holidays or sick leave. This role is essentially based out of our Bradford Depot, however this role would require you to shift between all our Northern depos, on occasion, work within other regional transport departments, requiring nights out. Travel expenses are reimbursed in line with company policy and are subject to limitations. At EMR group Ltd, we prioritise Health and Safety, providing comprehensive training for each vehicle before deployment. Despite the relief driver designation, this is a Full-Time role demanding a 45-hour work week, ensuring consistent engagement and activity. About you: So what do we need from you? Well, if you have read and stuck with us this long, you are probably on our page. You will need to: Hold a HGV Class 1 (CAT C +E) licence Take a methodical approach to work Be patient, able to work unsupervised, and stay calm under pressure Have the ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers, and provide a high level of customer service Be able to follow instructions, and know when to discuss changes to plans with your line manager Be a good communicator, and be able to avoid conflict Be able to recognise/anticipate hazardous situations and react accordingly Who we are: Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet.’ At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth’s atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats. We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth. We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it’s about so much more than a badge. It’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them: ‘The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.’ ‘I’m encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.’ ‘I’ve been supported every step of the way in my career progression.’ ‘‘EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.’ We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do. We Care Integrity – our people are Respectful and Honest Trust – our people are Collaborative and Genuine We Do Accountable – our people are Determined and Responsible Innovative – our people have a Growth Mind-set and are Progressive If you want to be part of something bigger than yourself, have a role that really makes a difference and work with likeminded people towards the same purpose, click the link to apply. Recruitment Agencies We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.