ROLE GUIDE · 35 KEY POINTS
3.5-Tonne Driver
Deliver and collect scaffolding materials; secure loads, check vehicles and complete delivery paperwork.
This guide outlines typical work and the information to include in your application. The team will discuss availability and the requirements of any specific vacancy.
The role
Review the delivery or collection schedule before departure.- Confirm the assigned 3.5-tonne vehicle, load details and delivery arrangements.
- Carry out the checks relevant to your vehicle and responsibilities.
- Use only vehicles for which you have the required entitlement.
- Coordinate with yard staff on the materials required.
- Check the load against the delivery information.
- Follow the agreed arrangements for securing and handling loads.
- Plan access to the destination using the available site information.
- Communicate arrival arrangements with the site contact.
- Use the designated loading or unloading area.
- Follow site directions around pedestrians and other vehicles.
- Keep delivery documentation clear and accurate.
- Report missing or damaged materials through the agreed process.
- Coordinate collection of materials after dismantling.
- Keep the vehicle work area orderly.
- Raise problems that could affect the delivery programme.
- Maintain the records appropriate to the vehicle and transport work.
- Communicate changes to the yard or operations team.
- Support safe material handling within your training and assigned duties.
- Return equipment and paperwork through the agreed process.
Working approach
- Follow the procedures relevant to your assigned duties and working environment.
- Work within your competence and ask for guidance when a task is outside it.
- Communicate clearly with colleagues, supervisors and relevant site contacts.
- Keep the records and documentation appropriate to your role accurate and organised.
- Plan your work carefully and keep the team informed when priorities change.
- Raise defects, hazards and unclear instructions promptly through the agreed process.
- Treat customers, colleagues and other trades professionally and respectfully.
- Take part in the briefings and coordination needed for your assigned work.
- Keep relevant role-specific training and qualification details up to date.
- Be dependable, attentive to detail and willing to learn from feedback.
Your application
- Describe your experience that is most relevant to this role.
- Provide accurate details of your qualifications, cards and any expiry dates.
- Explain your preferred branch, work location and availability.
- Include references you have permission to share and a current CV.
- Role availability, employment terms and any required checks will be discussed by the team; this guide is not a confirmed job offer.