Transport Services
Transport Services
Here at ISEC FM we represent the next generation of transport and logistics. Whether you’re our customer, employee or supplier, it’s clear we do things the ISEC way.
At ISEC FM we operate a modern fleet of vehicles and trailers, all of which are satellite tracked. The fleet ranges from small vans and rigid vehicles up to 65 tonne articulated vehicles. The fleet operates throughout the UK.
What it takes to be a large goods vehicle drivers – HGV or LGV (Large goods vehicle (LGV) and heavy goods vehicle (HGV)
Skills and knowledge:
- Knowledge of transport methods, costs and benefits
- Physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- To be thorough and pay attention to detail
- The ability to work well under pressure
- The ability to work well with others
- The ability to operate and control equipment
Your day-to-day duties may include:
- Planning delivery schedules and routes with transport managers
- Supervising or helping to load and unload goods
- Making sure loads are safely secured
- Following traffic reports and changing your route if necessary
- Completing delivery paperwork and log books
Restrictions and requirements
You’ll need to:
- Have a driving licence that includes LGV (lorries) or PCV (buses), if you work with these vehicles
- Be over 18 years of age
- Have a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) – this is known as the Driver CPC
- Have good eyesight
- The LGV licence test is divided into two categories:
- Category C1 allows you to drive rigid vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes
- Category C allows you to drive rigid vehicles over 7.5 tonnes