Duties and tasks

• Determining the most appropriate routes
• Estimating weights to comply with load limitations, and ensuring the safe distribution of weights
• Assisting with or carrying out loading or unloading operations, using various lifting or tipping devices
• Carrying out minor maintenance to vehicles, and arranging major maintenance and repairs
• Ensuring that goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
• Driving and tending a heavy motor vehicle, such as a lorry with or without trailer or a dump-truck, to transport goods, liquids or heavy materials over short or long distances