Class 1 Driver

Platinum Recruitment; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Enhanced annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Overtime opportunities

Training & development

Monday–Friday week

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment is hiring for a Class 1 Driver in Luton to support our growing plant hire division. The role involves delivering and collecting plant and equipment, ensuring safety and professionalism on every journey, and maintaining accurate driving records.

The successful driver will hold a full Category C+E licence, Driver CPC, Digital Tachograph Card, and a CSCS Site Visitor Card, with prior plant hire or construction experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience working in plant hire or construction preferred.
• Strong safety awareness and customer service focus.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Safely delivering and collecting plant and equipment from customer sites.
• Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting defects.
• Maintaining tachograph and driving records accurately.
• Communicating professionally with customers and site teams.
• Ensuring vehicles are clean, presentable and well maintained.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Customer service

Independent worker

Job description

Monday–Friday working week | Overtime available | Permanent opportunity

Looking for your next opportunity as a Class 1 Driver? We're recruiting for an experienced driver in Luton to join a growing plant hire business offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a stable Monday–Friday working week.

This is a great opportunity for a reliable, safety-conscious driver with previous plant hire or construction industry experience. You'll be responsible for delivering and collecting a range of plant and equipment, providing a professional service to customers and ensuring all journeys are completed safely and efficiently.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £40,000–£44,000
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Enhanced annual leave allowance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Overtime opportunities to increase your earnings
• Ongoing training and development
• Monday–Friday working week

Key Responsibilities

As a Class 1 Driver, your responsibilities will include:

• Safely delivering and collecting plant and equipment from customer sites
• Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects
• Maintaining accurate tachograph and driving records
• Communicating professionally with customers and site teams
• Ensuring vehicles are kept clean, presentable and well maintained
• Following transport legislation, health and safety procedures and company policies

What we're looking for

We're looking for an experienced HGV driver with a strong understanding of transport safety and customer service. You'll need:

• A full Category C+E driving licence
• A valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• A CSCS Site Visitor Card
• Previous experience working as a Class 1 / HGV Driver

Essential experience within the plant hire or construction industry

• A reliable, professional and safety-focused approach
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently

If you're looking for your next step as a Class 1 Driver in Luton, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a competitive salary, private healthcare and great benefits.