Escort Driver

About the Company

Allelys is a family-owned heavy lift, heavy haulage, specialist transport and installation project provider. We are trusted to plan and deliver some of the UK’s most complex projects for customers across a wide range of sectors. That trust hasn’t been built overnight, it’s been earned, and every day each employee has the opportunity to contribute to that reputation.

Whether we’re on site, in the yard or in the office, the way we work, the decisions we make and the way we treat people all shape how customers and colleagues experience Allelys. Our company commitment is Excellence Delivered and this means applying precision and care to every task, delivering consistently on our responsibilities and taking accountability for our actions.

We continue to invest in our people, processes and equipment so that we can keep developing our capabilities and build a sustainable business for the future.

About the Role

Playing a pivotal role within the heavy haulage transport department supporting abnormal load movements throughout the country. This role includes the loading and unloading of heavy cargo including rail vehicles, electrical infrastructure components, and heavy manufacturing goods. This is a hands-on unique role supporting one of the UKs largest heavy hauliers. The role requires an individual with a flexible attitude towards weekend working and overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Ramp building is a two-person hands-on operation led by the driver. The escort driver will support in these activities.
• Assist with the building of trailers, cleaning equipment and preparing equipment such as timbers, chains, straps and spill kits.
• To drive either behind or in front of abnormal load as the law requires.
• Operating plant equipment (forklift &/or telehandler) to positioning steelwork and support general lifting and carrying.
• To ensure constant communication via radio with the abnormal load driver, warning of hazards and ensuring safe operations.
• To act as second in command to the abnormal load driver.
• To assist in the loading and unloading of the trailer.
• To assist in securing the load.
• To steer and navigate the trailer, taking care to avoid all obstacles and not to damage any equipment.
• To assist in keeping the vehicle clean and tidy both inside and outside.
• Report any defects immediately to the driver and garage and notify the transport manager.
• To perform any duty within Allelys as directed by the transport manager that is a reasonable request within the performance, skill and ability level of the job.

Qualifications

• Full Driving licence
• Experience escorting abnormal loads (desirable)
• CPC qualification card (desirable)

Required Skills

• Basic mechanical knowledge would be advantageous
• Ability to relate to staff at all levels
• Ability to contribute effectively to a team working environment
• The ability to ‘think on your feet’ and use of initiative
• A “can do” attitude
• Professional and approachable
• Flexible and reliable

Preferred Skills

• Experience escorting abnormal loads (desirable)
• CPC qualification card (desirable)

Pay range and compensation package

Very good earning potential