Class 1 Driver

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cashback

Healthcare plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Cover

Retail discounts

Up to 25 days holiday plus bank hols

Birthday leave

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a reliable Class 1 Driver to join our Ipswich-based team. You will operate HGV vehicles to transport telehandlers and plant machinery across designated sites, ensuring loads are secured and handled safely.

Daily vehicle checks and clear communication with customers are essential for timely, professional handovers. Candidates should hold a valid LGV C+CE licence, a DIGI card, NPORS card, CPC record, and a clean licence with minimal points.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Class 1 driving roles.
• Solid time management and self-motivation.
• Strong customer service focus and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 1 HGV to deliver/collect telehandlers and plant equipment across sites.
• Ensure loads are secured, strapped, loaded and unloaded safely per regulations.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report maintenance needs to prevent downtime.
• Liaise with customers and site personnel for smooth equipment handovers.
• Complete delivery/collection documents accurately and maintain records per procedures.

Skills

Experience in a similar position

Time management

Customer service

English proficiency

Plant knowledge

Clean driving licence (no more than 3点

Tools

LGV Licence C CE

DIGI Card

NPORS Card

CPC qualification

Job description

Our client is seeking a reliable and experienced Class 1 Driver to join our growing team based in Ipswich. This role involves the safe and efficient transportation of telehandlers and other plant, ensuring timely deliveries while upholding high standards of professionalism and customer service. If you're a skilled driver with a valid Class 1 licence and a strong commitment to safety and great customer service, it would be great to hear from you.

Class 1 Driver Job Overview

• Operate Class 1 HGV vehicles to deliver and collect telehandlers and various types of plant machinery across designated sites.
• Ensure all loads are securely and safely strapped, loaded, and unloaded in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and routine maintenance reporting to ensure roadworthiness and prevent downtime.
• Liaise with customers and site personnel to ensure smooth, timely, and professional equipment handovers.
• Complete delivery and collection documentation accurately and maintain clear records in line with company procedures.

Class 1 Driver Job Requirements

• Experience in a similar position.
• Good time keeping skills and self-motivated.
• Driver DIGI Card.
• LGV Licence category C + CE.
• Excellent Customer Service skills.
• The ability to speak and write a good standard of English.
• Demonstrate a full and varied knowledge of all plant.
• In possession of a full, valid Driving Licence with no more than 3 points.
• NPORS Card.
• An update to date CPC record (evidence will need to be provided).

Class 1 Driver Salary & Benefits

Salary of £45,918

• Overtime paid at time and a quarter.
• 06:00 - 17:00 - 52.5 hours.
• Cash back on healthcare expenses including dental, optical & physio.
• Healthcare plan that focuses on wellbeing, helplines and more
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life Cover.
• Retail discounts.
• Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Additional days leave on your birthday.