Grow your career with Tom Martin

We are currently seeking a HGV Class 2 Driver to drive a chain-lift (skip) vehicle based at our Manchester site. The role involves the exchange of full and empty containers at our customer's sites across mainland UK.

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Monday to Friday daytime driving. Majority of work is located around Manchester and the Preston area, would occasionally require a night out depending on area of work required. Starts before 07.00 hrs and finishes after 18.00 hrs are rare. No requirement to work on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays as the business is usually closed on these days.

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Role would suit a driver who is seeking a decent work-life to home-life balance.

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£14.00 per hour (guaranteed to be paid 45 hours per week)

Night out allowance paid at £26.20 per night (TAX FREE)

Additional£100 bonus paid monthly for full attendance.

Overtime regularly available. Realistic earning potential including overtime, allowances and bonuses is £38K - £39K

Recurrent CPC training arranged by and paid for by the employer. Training undertaken during normal working hours.

22 flexible paid holidays (pro-rata) - paid for all bank holidays.

The business closes between Christmas and the New Year, those with 6 months service will be paid during this shutdown with no requirement to save holidays to cover.

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Digital Tacho Card Required.

Must hold a driver CPC Card.

Must have no more than 6 points.

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HOOK-LIFT / ROLL-ON or CHAIN-LIFT / SKIP EXPERIENCE IS PREFERREDBUT NOT ESSENTIAL AS IN-HOUSE TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED

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CLASS TWO DRIVERS LOOKING TO PROGRESS TO CLASS ONE LICENCE MAYBE CONSIDERED FOR FUNDED TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION AFTER A PROBATIONARY PERIOD

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Send applications to julie@tom-martin.co.uk or pam@tom-martin.co.uk

Location: 123 Seedlee Road, Walton Summit Centre, Bamber Bridge, PR5 8AE

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Hours: Full-time

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Salary: Attractive salary plus benefits

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Overview of the company and role: Tom Martin & Co Ltd is the UKs leading independent trader and processor of non-ferrous scrap metal, servicing industrial accounts across the whole of the UK and mainland Europe. Established over 75 years ago we have an excellent reputation and operate from our sites at Preston, Manchester, Rotherham & Poland, in addition to a number of 3rd party processing sites throughout the UK, which enables us to offer a nationwide collection service. We are a truly global company with long standing relationships with many major metal consumers worldwide.

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Tom Martin & Co Limited are looking to expand their commercial team to strengthen the company's position in Europe as a leading non-ferrous scrap and recycled metals trading company. We are looking for a candidate experienced in the buying and selling of non-ferrous scrap metals. The candidate will be based at our Preston office although domestic and overseas travel will be a regular requirement. This role will be split between managing and liaising with current purchase and sales customers and winning new business. The role is aimed at somebody who is looking to make a long-term career with Tom Martin & Co Ltd and become an integral part of the company.

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Key duties/responsibilities:

• Willing to travel abroad regularly to visit suppliers and customers.
• Able to work under pressure and independently.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Looking to build a long-term career in the metals industry and a determination to work hard and help grow the company’s business over the long term.

Skills required:

• A minimum of ten years’ experience in trading scrap metal
• Good numeracy skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills

Benefits include:

• Bonus scheme
• Company car
• Company pension scheme
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas shut down

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Closing date: Friday 31st May 2024

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Contact: Mark Perkins – mark@tom-martin.co.uk

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We are currently seeking a HGV Class 1 Driver to drive hook-lift (roll on/off) and/or chain-lift (skip) vehicles with and without draw bar trailers. The role involves the exchange of full and empty containers at our customer's sites across mainland UK.

Monday to Friday daytime driving - we do not operate at all overnight. Some nights out Monday to Thursday. Starts before 07.00 hrs and finishes after 18.00 hrs are rare. No requirement to work on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays as the business is usually closed on these days.

The position offers 22 flexible days of holiday (pro-rata) and all Bank Holidays (under normal circumstances).

Role would suit a driver who is seeking a decent work-life to home-life balance.

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‍Night out allowance paid at £26.20 per night (TAX FREE)

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Additional £100 bonus paid monthly for full attendance.
Overtime regularly available.

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Realistic earning potential including overtime, allowances and bonuses is £42k-£44k

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‍Recurrent CPC training arranged by and paid for by the employer.
Training undertaken during normal working hours.

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‍22 flexible paid holidays (pro-rata) - paid for all bank holidays.

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The business closes between Christmas and the New Year, those with 6 months service will be paid during this shutdown with no requirement to save holidays to cover.

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Digital Tacho Card Required.
Must hold a driver CPC Card.
Must have no more than 6 points.

‍HOOK-LIFT / ROLL-ON OR CHAIN-LIFT / SKIP EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL AS IN-HOUSE TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED.

NEWLY QUALIFIED CLASS ONE DRIVERS WILL BE CONSIDERED

‍CLASS TWO DRIVERS LOOKING TO PROGRESS TO CLASS ONE LICENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR FUNDED TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION AFTER A PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Applications can be made by emailing applications@tom-martin.co.uk and sending us your CV with the subject-line: "Vacancy: Drivers".

The successful candidate would ideally have experience in a manufacturing / production / recycling environment .Ideally, you will also hold a current counter-balance FLT licence, although this is not essential.

The position offers 22 flexible days of holiday (pro-rata) and all Bank Holidays (under normal circumstances).

‍The rate of pay for this position £11.50 per hour for all staff. You must be over 18 to apply.

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The site operates two shift patterns:

‍Pattern 1: (alternates weekly)

Week #1:
06.00 - 14.00: Monday to Thursday.
06.00 - 13.00: on Friday.

Week #2:
14.00 - 22.00: Monday to Thursday.
13.00 - 20.00: on Friday.

‍Pattern 2:
08.00 - 16.30: Monday to Thursday.
08.00 - 15.30: on Friday.

**You must be available to work either shift pattern.**

‍(Pattern 1 also attracts a shift bonus of £50.00 per completed week).

Monthly bonus of £100.00 for full attendance.

It is also possible to attain further skills-based bonus payments upon the completion of training to operate certain specific equipment. Voluntary overtime is also regularly available.

If you feel that you are able to meet the requirements of the job, we welcome your application. Regrettably, we are only able to contact those who are considered to be potentially suitable candidates.

Applications can be made by emailing applications@tom-martin.co.uk and sending us your CV with the subject-line: "Vacancy: Operatives".