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Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.

Seeking an individual interested in working in the recycling and environmental sustainability industry. This position is responsible for ensure goods are transported in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with company procedure. The individual must be flexible and willing to travel, they may be required to stay away from home for up to 4 nights per week when required. Based from Alfreton, the successful candidate will be part of a team and work under the supervision of a knowledgeable and supportive Transport Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Day to day functions as requested and required by your line manager
• Ensure deliveries are made accurately and efficiently
• Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and in line with legislation
• To attend any relevant training as required, ensuring you remain fully equipped to perform your role effectively and to assist in the development of continuous improvement
• To report any accident or damage to any equipment or machinery
• Maintain excellent service levels at all times, ensuring a “first Class” service to all customers
• Ensuring security of goods carried are at the highest level
• Take on projects as and when required and see them through to successful completion
• To positively promote Sims to other employees, customers, suppliers and externally
• Ensure road worthiness of vehicle before leaving Service Centre by carrying out a safety check, taking appropriate action where necessary
• Inform relevant Function Manager of non-conformances and ensure corrective action is taken
• Ensure compliance with all transport procedures throughout the operation
• Perform such other duties as the Company may from time to time reasonably require
• Comply with all Company policies related to Code of Conduct, Environmental, Health and Safety and Community

Key Skills/Competencies

Applicants must have a clean HGV Licence Class 1, Digital Tachograph card and full driver CPC entitlement. Previous experience of HGV driving is essential and bulk material driving experience is desirable. The individual must have clear writing skills with a strong logistical and geographical knowledge, with flexibility and be willing to travel. The individual may be required to stay away from home for up to 4 nights per week when required.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Find Out More…

Please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.

SIMS LIMITED IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE VALUE THE DIVERSITY OF ALL OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE CAN CONTRIBUTE, ADVANCE ON MERIT, AND REALISE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SIMS LIMITED DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AGE, GENDER REASSIGNMENT, BEING MARRIED OR IN A CIVIL PARTNERSHIP, BEING PREGNANT OR ON MATERNITY LEAVE, DISABILITY, RACE INCLUDING COLOUR, NATIONALITY, ETHNIC OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION OR BELIEF, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR ANY OTHER BASIS COVERED BY APPROPRIATE LAW. ALL EMPLOYMENT IS DECIDED ON THE BASIS OF QUALIFICATIONS, MERIT, AND BUSINESS NEED.