Job opportunity: HGV Class 1 (C & E) Driver

Job Title: HGV Class 1 (C & E) Driver
Location: Ketley, Telford, TF1
Job Type: Full-time

About Us:

Aquaforce Concrete Services Ltd is a leading hydro-demolition and spray concrete specialist, providing high pressure water jetting and sprayed concrete services to clients in the civil engineering, oil, gas and nuclear industry sectors throughout the UK.

We are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients while maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a dedicated and reliable HGV Class 1 (C & E) Driver to join our team operating from our factory premises in Ketley, Telford (TF1). The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of water tankers, construction components and plant to various sites throughout the UK.

HGV Class 1 (C & E) Driver

The role will also combine other duties as driving will not be required 100% of the time.  This will include carrying out a variety of manual tasks to support the organisation and ‘house-keeping’ at the Ketley site.

This position requires an organised, ‘self-management’ approach, excellent time management and the ability to work variable shifts, including early starts and occasional weekends / nightshifts. Minimal nights are envisaged.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Safely operate and manoeuvre HGV Class 1 vehicles to designated locations.
  • Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while ensuring the safety of both yourself and other road users.
  • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles to ensure they are in proper working condition.
  • Maintain accurate records of deliveries, including logbooks, mileage, and fuel consumption.
  • Communicate effectively with dispatchers and site managers to coordinate delivery schedules and address any issues that may arise.
  • Provide exceptional customer service by delivering goods in a timely and professional manner.
  • Assist our team with general yard duties when not driving.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Valid HGV Class 1 license with a clean driving record (no DD / DR convictions).
  • Current valid DCPD & Tacho Cards.
  • Understanding of and able to comply drivers hours and WTD legislation.
  • Previous experience in driving HGV vehicles, preferably in construction setting. Tanker experience would be preferred but not essential.
  • Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
  • Good time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and work flexible hours.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A commitment to safety and adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • CSCS Card (Preferred) – training will be provided to the right candidate.

Benefits:

  • Good hourly rate with multipliers for weekend/night work
  • A supportive work environment with a focus on safety and employee well-being.

How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and reliable individual with a passion for driving and a commitment to safety, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications to info@aquaforceconcreteservices.co.uk

Aquaforce Concrete Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Hydrodemolition – a bearing on bridge maintenance

Recent article for The Water Jetting Association by Mr David Kennedy

Water Jetting Association member Aquaforce Concrete Services has completed an 18-month project to assist in the removal of structural bearings on the Ouse Bridge that takes the M62 over the River Ouse in East Yorkshire. The successful programme of works, completed for the Highways Agency, demonstrates both the benefits of water jetting and of the standards set by the WJA’s codes of practice and water jetting training, says Aquaforce Concrete Services General Manager Gavin Thomas…

Read the full article here: https://waterjetting.org.uk/news/hydrodemolition-bearing-bridge-maintenance

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Work continues on M4 Smart Motorway Thames Bray widening project

Aquaforce Concrete Services has carried out floor cutting and hydro demolition works on the Thames Bray Bridge Widening Project for the M4 Smart Motorway development, on behalf of the Balfour Beatty Vinci JV for  Highways England.

The Smart Motorway project will see 11 bridges over the M4 between junctions 3 and 12 replaced or upgraded to ensure they have capacity to accept the new four lane carriageways.

The complex Thames Bray bridge widening works require the ‘stitching’ of three additional longitudinal deck beams to the existing deck. The new bridge beams, each weighing nearly 400 tonnes were installed on the North side of the existing bridge and tied to the existing sub-structure by structural bracing, extending the width of the bridge deck by eight metres and enabling the addition of four traffic lanes.

To facilitate the works, Aquaforce Concrete Services was engaged to carry out the removal of 1900mm of the existing northern cantilever concrete deck slab.

To ensure maximum efficiency within the already tight programme, Aquaforce removed the outer 1300mm of the slab using floor sawing techniques, cutting the slab into 2000kg, 2000mm x 1300mm sections, lifting them out a section at a time. Fifty one sections were removed in total.

The remaining 600mm of the concrete slab was then removed using high pressure water jetting (hydrodemolition) to ensure the final 600mm of existing rebar was left in place, undamaged and ready for connection to the reinforcement in the new deck.

As the Thames Bray Bridge carries the M4 Motorway over the River Thames at Bray, it was critical that no waste water from the process entered the water course below. A bespoke encapsulation system was developed by BBVJV and Aquaforce and installed by BBVJV to ensure protection of the water course.

The concrete removal works were carried out, on budget, on programme and to the satisfaction of the Client and  the Environment Agency.

The upgraded M4 smart motorway is expected to be open to traffic by spring 2022.

BBV JV has released the follow video of the works so far.

Aquaforce Concrete Services awarded prestigious hydro-demolition contract for Kariba Dam

Aquaforce Concrete Services has been awarded the contract to provide hydro-demolition works on the Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project starting Q3 2020 supporting Freyssinet International who will be undertaking the main contract works.

Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project

The Kariba Dam is a double curvature concrete arch dam in the Kariba gorge of the Zambezi river basin between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Measuring 128m tall and 579m long, the structure forms Lake Kariba and holds 185km³ of water. Constructed in 1955, the dam is essential for the energy security and economic development of the region.

Routine monitoring of the dam identified the need for rehabilitation works to ensure its long term efficient operation. The Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP), financed by the World Bank started in 2017 and will involve the reshaping of the plunge pool and refurbishment of the spillway gates. The project is due for completion in 2025.

As part of the project, Aquaforce Concrete Services will remove approx. 1000m3 of concrete from the six dam sluices to facilitate the required rehabilitation works. To undertake the works, Aquaforce will use a combination of robotic and hand lance water jetting techniques. Investment exceeding £1,000,000.00 is planned in state of the art hydro-demolition equipment and water treatment plant from UK based Calder Ltd which will be required to carry out the works in accordance with the engineer’s exacting standards.

Find more information about the KDRP here: http://www.zambezira.org/kdrp/

Aquaforce Concrete Services achieves Constructionline Gold accreditation

Aquaforce (Concrete Services) Limited has successfully achieved Constructionline’s Gold (Level 3) accreditation.

The accreditation demonstrates Aquaforce’s commitment not only to delivering the highest standards of health, safety and quality for its clients, but also its commitment to increased standards regarding environmental management, quality management, equal opportunity and diversity.

The Gold level accreditation was introduced by Constructionline in 2017, and goes beyond the requirements of BSI PAS91, ensuring compliance with modern legislation including environmental management, equality and diversity and anti-bribery and corruption. The professional standard also accommodates the growing need of both suppliers and buyers for third party governance and risk management.

Aquaforce’s Constructionline Gold accreditation further compliments its ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 accreditations in line with the company’s strict policies and procedures across all quality, environmental and health and safety matters.

Aquaforce (Concrete Services) Limited has successfully achieved Constructionline’s Gold (Level 3) accreditation.

See www.constructionline.co.uk for more information.

Aquaforce Concrete Services Ltd launches this spring

Aquaforce Jetting Limited has recently rebranded, changing its name to Aquaforce Concrete Services Limited to incorporate its expanding services.

As well as specialising in hydro-demolition (high-pressure water jetting), the company now undertakes sprayed concrete operations, utilising its extensive experience in concrete repair projects.

Aquaforce’s General Manager Gavin Thomas said: “Aquaforce has recently invested in Aliva dry sprayed (gunite) concrete plant and training of all our personnel.

We are continually looking at ways to expand the business and the addition of our sprayed concrete services aligns with our hydro-demolition works. We are now able to offer a full removal / re-instatement package to our Clients.

We have also invested in two water LGV tanker vehicles which allow us to provide water supply and disposal of waste water services to further complement the hydro-demolition works.”

Aquaforce demonstrate hydrodemolition at Structural Concrete Alliance demo day

Aquaforce Jetting demonstrated hydrodemolition techniques at the Structural Concrete Alliance (SCA) demonstration day, which took place at the Freyssinet factory in Telford, Shropshire on 5 June 2018.

Over 100 guests attended the event, which featured practical demonstrations of modern repair and refurbishment solutions.  Members of the SCA, including Freyssinet, Sika and Mapei gave live demonstrations of sprayed concrete, carbon fibre strengthening and cathodic protection techniques.

Members of the Aquaforce team were invited as a special guests to give a presentation on hand lance and robotic hydrodemolition, which is used for concrete removal and surface preparation.

The SCA brings together the Concrete Repair Association (CRA), Corrosion Prevention Association (CPA) and Sprayed Concrete Association (SCA) to provide a single co-ordinated voice, and source of reference for the structural concrete refurbishment and repair industry.