Class 1 Driver

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Brentwood; Presencial; GBP 38.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus scheme

25 days' annual leave

Profit-sharing scheme

Workplace pension

Death-in-service benefit

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle2Work and discounted programs

IPAF training included

Descripción de la vacante

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking a reliable Class 1 HGV Driver in the East London area to deliver and collect plant machinery across local sites. The role requires safe operation, timely deliveries, and excellent customer service at client sites.

The position offers a competitive salary, 25 days leave, pension, healthcare and a comprehensive training programme including IPAF operator and load/unload training.

Formación

• Valid Class 1 HGV driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Experience in multi-drop deliveries and collections.
• Friendly, professional and customer-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and timekeeping skills.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver and collect plant machinery and powered access equipment from customer sites across the local area.
• Safely load, unload and transport equipment in line with company procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service when attending customer sites and interacting with clients.
• Ensure deliveries and collections are completed efficiently and within agreed timeframes.
• Carry out vehicle and load safety checks and maintain delivery/collection records.

Conocimientos

Class 1 HGV licence

Driver CPC

Multi-drop deliveries

Customer-focused

Excellent communication

Time management

Problem solving

CSCS card advantageous

Descripción del empleo

Class 1 Driver

Location: East London

Salary: £40,996.80 per annum

Hours: 45 hours per week, plus overtime and bonus

About the Company

My client is an established UK-wide provider of plant machinery and powered access equipment for hire, operating from multiple depots across the country.

Due to continued demand, they are looking for a reliable and customer- focused Class 1 HGV Driver to join their team in East London. The role involves delivering and collecting hire equipment from customer sites across the local area, ensuring machinery is transported safely, efficiently and professionally.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Driver to join a well-established business offering a competitive salary, attractive employee benefits and a comprehensive training programme.

The Role

• Deliver and collect plant machinery and powered access equipment from customer sites across the local area.
• Safely load, unload and transport equipment in line with company procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service when attending customer sites and interacting with clients.
• Ensure deliveries and collections are completed efficiently and within agreed timeframes.
• Carry out vehicle and load safety checks, ensuring equipment is transported securely.
• Maintain accurate delivery and collection records.
• Use initiative to manage your workload effectively while maintaining excellent timekeeping.
• Complete all required training, including approved IPAF operator and load/unload training.

What You’ll Need

• A valid Class 1 HGV driving licence.
• A valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Previous experience in multi-drop deliveries and collections.
• A friendly, professional and customer-focused approach.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Good timekeeping, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A strong commitment to safe working practices.A CSCS card would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Previous experience loading and unloading plant machinery or powered access equipment would also be beneficial, although full training will be provided.

Salary & Benefits

£40,996.80 annual salary based on a 45-hour working week.

• Overtime opportunities.
• Bonus scheme.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company profit-sharing scheme.
• Contributory workplace pension.
• Death-in-service benefit equivalent to twice your annual salary.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Access to an employee benefits and discounts programme, including Cycle2Work, private medical insurance and holiday trading.
• Discretionary Christmas bonus.
• Comprehensive induction and training programme, including approved IPAF operator and load/unload training.