8332-Heavy truck and lorry drivers

Tasks include

• 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
• determining the most appropriate routes
• ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered, to prevent loss and damage
• assisting with or carrying out loading or unloading operations, using various lifting or tipping devices
• carrying out minor maintenance to vehicles, and arranges major maintenance and repairs
• estimating weights to comply with load limitations, and ensuring the safe distribution of weights.