Ballast Driver

Join Our Team as a Ballast Driver

Location West London, with travel across the UK

Job Overview

As a Ballast Driver, you'll play a crucial role in our operations, ensuring the timely delivery of crane ballast and auxiliary equipment to various sites across the UK. Operating our state-of-the-art fleet of heavy haulage tractor units and multi-axle trailers, you'll uphold the highest standards of safety and professionalism, both for our company and our customers.

Benefits for a Ballast Driver

• 24 days annual leave plus 2 additional days at 2 years service and 1 additional day at 5 years' service, 10 years' service and 20 years' service
• Group life assurance 2 x basic salary
• Pension 4% employer 5% employees
• Online access to payslips, book and view holidays and personal info
• Access to the Ainscough Advantage (People Value) benefits platform

Ainscough Crane Hire are the UKs leading crane company.

Based across 30 locations, our dedicated team of experts are passionate about delivering projects on time, to budget and, most importantly, to the highest possible standard of safety. Our industry-recognised Make the Safe Choice ethos is at our core and underpins every single thing we do, from contract lifts and crane hire to specialist projects for customers.

Our reputation as a market leader is not just a result of our expansive fleet and comprehensive network of locations across the UK, but is also derived from the workplace culture that allows our team to perform their duties with passion and pride.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver crane ballast and auxiliary equipment efficiently and safely.
• Handle loading and unloading operations with precision and care.
• Work to manufacturer’s instructions at all times.
• Adhere to road traffic regulations.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions meticulously to guarantee equipment integrity.
• Maintain strict adherence to road traffic regulations to ensure safe journeys.
• Communicate effectively with our Transport Office upon arrival at sites.
• Employ proper manual handling techniques at all times.
• Uphold legal requirements regarding licensing, driver’s hours, and rest periods.
• Ensure our vehicles are well-maintained, clean, and operate within weight limits.
• Actively contribute to improving operational efficiency within the business.

Person Specification

• Holds a Category C+E Driving Licence.
• Experience in heavy haulage
• Thrives both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Demonstrates proficiency in working within controlled environments adhering to Health and Safety protocols.
• Displays flexibility regarding working hours and locations, including overnight stays away from home.
• Possesses a valid Driver CPC card.

If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role with ample opportunities for growth and development, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of heavy haulage logistics with Ainscough Crane Hire.

Apply now and let's drive success together!