Class 1 Driver

Dawsongroup; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days standard leave + Birthday + BH

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Seasonal gifts

Job summary

Dawsongroup is seeking a Class 1 Driver to help keep our rental operation moving by delivering and collecting vehicles with professionalism and safety. The role involves on-site driving across customer sites and company branches, with regular vehicle checks and documentation tasks.

You will hold a UK LGV/HGV Class 1 licence and a Driver Qualification Card, and you should bring a flexible, polite, and professional attitude for varied journeys and vehicles.

Qualifications

• Hold a current, valid UK LGV/HGV Class 1 driving licence.
• Hold a current, valid UK Driver Qualification Card.
• Follow driving rules, regulations and safe systems of work.
• Complete basic forms and paperwork accurately.
• Bring a flexible, polite and professional approach to varied journeys and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect vehicles from customer sites, Company branches and workshop premises.
• Present vehicles for MOT and assist with parking equipment securely and correctly.
• Complete daily vehicle checks covering oil, water and tyre condition.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, incidents and traffic offences promptly.
• Support with vehicle cleaning, check in and check out activities when required.

Skills

LGV/HGV Class 1 Licence

DQC (Driver Qualification Card)

Job description

About This Role

Are you a Class 1 Driver, HGV Driver or LGV Driver looking for a role with variety? As a Class 1 Driver with Dawsongroup Truck and Trailer, you’ll help keep our rental operation moving by delivering and collecting vehicles while ensuring they are handled safely and professionally.

• Deliver and collect vehicles from customer sites, Company branches and workshop premises.
• Present vehicles for MOT and assist with parking equipment securely and correctly.
• Complete daily vehicle checks covering oil, water and tyre condition.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, incidents and traffic offences promptly.
• Support with vehicle cleaning, check in and check out activities when required.

About This Role

Are you a Class 1 Driver, HGV Driver or LGV Driver looking for a role with variety? As a Class 1 Driver with Dawsongroup Truck and Trailer, you’ll help keep our rental operation moving by delivering and collecting vehicles while ensuring they are handled safely and professionally.

• Deliver and collect vehicles from customer sites, Company branches and workshop premises.
• Present vehicles for MOT and assist with parking equipment securely and correctly.
• Complete daily vehicle checks covering oil, water and tyre condition.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, incidents and traffic offences promptly.
• Support with vehicle cleaning, check in and check out activities when required.

About You

You’ll be a professional and reliable driver who takes pride in working safely and representing the business well when dealing with customers. You do not need to match every point to apply, and we encourage applications from people who bring the right licence, attitude and commitment to safe working.

• Hold a current, valid UK LGV/HGV Class 1 driving licence.
• Hold a current, valid UK Driver Qualification Card.
• Follow driving rules, regulations and safe systems of work.
• Complete basic forms and paperwork accurately.
• Bring a flexible, polite and professional approach to varied journeys and vehicles.

About Us

Dawsongroup has been in business since 1935 and has been in asset rentals since 1974, with Truck and Trailer supporting customers through its rental operation. We are a people focused business that values integrity, customer service, safe working and developing rewarding careers.

• A strong focus on health, safety and environmental responsibility.
• A customer focused approach to delivering reliable asset solutions.
• A culture built around growing together and working smarter.
• Supportive teams where professionalism and collaboration matter.

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

About Your Future

This is an opportunity to build your career within an established business where your day can involve varied journeys, vehicles and customer interactions. Alongside the role itself, you’ll have access to benefits and opportunities designed to support your career and wellbeing.

• 24 days standard leave allowance + plus Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
• Internal progression pathways, nationally and worldwide.
• Funded training and long term incentives.
• 2x Life assurance scheme and wellbeing and mental health support.
• Cycle to work schemes and seasonal gifts.