Role Definition
Truck Inspector
Company Background
FCC Environment (FCC Environment is the trading name for FCC Environment
(UK) Limited and FCC Environment Services (UK) Limited) is a leading UK waste
and resource management company, which is part of a global group with a
strong heritage in providing services for communities and businesses. Our vision
is to be the environmental company of choice, delivering change for a
sustainable future.
FCC Environment’s core business centres on collection, resource recovery and
renewable energy providing services for local authorities and commercial
customers. To make our skills and expertise easily accessible to our customers,
our business is grouped into five core services:

Municipal services – household waste collection, street cleansing, parks
and gardens maintenance.

Business waste solutions – waste collection and recycling services for
small and large companies.

Recycling – material recycling facilities, household waste recycling
centers.

Green energy – recovery of energy from waste.

Waste Processing – industrial waste treatment, hazardous wastes and
landfill disposal.
We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ
around 2,500 employees. We recycle 1.2 million tonnes of waste each year.
FCC Environment is part of the FCC Group which is a leading international
infrastructure, environmental services and green energy company present in
more than 50 countries with 90,000 employees.
Role Purpose
To undertake roadworthiness inspections and monitor the repair and
maintenance of the Group’s Heavy Goods and support vehicles across a range
of locations throughout the UK. Locations may, include landfills, treatment plants,
MRF’s, Transfer Stations, composting facilities and HWRC’s, and transport
workshops.
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To ensure that all vehicles are maintained and operated in an efficient and safe
manner in compliance with the company’s duty of care, legislative and any other
regulatory requirements.
To advise the Head of Fleet and Plant and liaise with the operational teams to
ensure the most cost effective operation of all group HGV`s.
Key Responsibilities

Responsibility for the implementation of the Group Health and Safety
Policy in all vehicle related activities Group-wide.
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Will be responsible for roadworthiness inspections of the group’s Heavy
Goods Vehicle fleet at various locations throughout the UK.
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Reports on each inspection will be generated and passed to the Head of
Fleet and Plant.
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Monitoring of the vehicle maintenance records and forward planners will
be essential to retain VOSA compliance.
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There will be a requirement to develop working relationships with existing
in house workshop managers.

Advise the Head of Fleet and Plant and Senior Truck Inspector on issues
relating to vehicle suitability and condition.

There is a requirement to on occasion liaise with individual Transport
Managers and their vehicle enquiries to advise them of the problems
noted and work with them on safety or maintenance issues to bring about
an acceptable outcome.
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A level of coaching and advice to HGV drivers and Managers on the
VOSA best practice for driver defect reporting, driver daily checks, wheel
nut security etc.
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Report and action
requirements.
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To keep abreast of technological developments and industry best practice
in the operation of road transport.
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breaches
of
legislative,
regulatory
or
policy
Qualifications and Experience

Qualified and competent in all aspects of HGV repair and maintenance to
a recognised industry standard.

HGV driver licence preferred.

CPC qualified desirable however not essential.

Experience in waste management vehicles and the industry desirable.

Computer literate; proficient in use of MS Word and MS Excel.
Personal Qualities

A highly credible engineer, with strong negotiation skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively at site level in a capacity of adding value to
the decision making process.

Ability to re-evaluate priorities, responding quickly and positively to change
is imperative.

Proven success of influencing at all levels both internally and external.
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Sufficiently resilient and robust to effectively manage third parties.

Well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and develop
successful long term relationships with key stakeholders.

Must be prepared to travel and spend some nights away from home as per
the demands of the role.

Must have a flexible personable approach with good people skills.
Other Information
Location – Home Based National Travel
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