Class 1 Driver

Fusion People Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night out allowance

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Workplace pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye test and vision care vouchers

Annual flu vaccination vouchers

Living Wage accredited employer

On-the-job training

Job summary

Fusion People Ltd is recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver for the Midlands. The role involves transporting heavy plant machinery to sites nationwide with overnight stays where required.

You will perform loading, securing, and daily vehicle checks, reporting issues through a tablet system, and maintain records accurately. We require a valid Class 1 licence with a clean record, Driver CPC, digital tachograph card, and knowledge of hours/tacho regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) HGV licence with a clean driving record.
• Driver CPC qualification and digital tachograph card.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Solid understanding of drivers' hours and tachograph regulations.

Responsibilities

• Transporting, delivering and positioning heavy plant machinery, construction equipment and large loads to sites nationwide.
• Safe loading, securing and transport of plant equipment and attachments.
• Delivery and collection checks on every load, captured via a tablet-based reporting system.
• Daily vehicle checks, reporting any defects to the Transport Manager immediately.
• Maintaining accurate records including timesheets, logs and delivery confirmations.
• Working to road safety regulations, weight restrictions and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Class 1 driving

Driver CPC

Tachograph knowledge

UK work rights

Job description

HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver - Plant & Machinery Transport

Midlands | £16+ per hour depending on experience, plus night out allowance | Tramping - overnight stays required | Permanent

We're working with a national plant hire supplier providing advanced machinery to the construction, rail, major project and energy sectors. Safety, sustainability and integrity sit at the centre of how they operate, and they're a business that genuinely invests in its people, with on the job training and real progression as they grow.

Due to continued growth, we're recruiting an experienced Class 1 driver to join their transport team in the Midlands.

Please note: this role involves overnight stays away from home, so flexibility and a genuine commitment to travel are essential.

What you'll be doing

• Transporting, delivering and positioning heavy plant machinery, construction equipment and large loads to sites nationwide
• Safe loading, securing and transport of plant equipment and attachments
• Delivery and collection checks on every load, captured via a tablet-based reporting system
• Daily vehicle checks, reporting any defects to the Transport Manager immediately
• Maintaining accurate records including timesheets, logs and delivery confirmations
• Working to all road safety regulations, weight restrictions and health and safety procedures
• Communicating with the transport office, clients and site personnel on any route or delivery issues
• Staying away overnight as required, in line with company accommodation and expenses policy

What you'll need

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) HGV licence with a clean driving record
• Driver CPC qualification and digital tachograph card
• Right to work in the UK
• Solid understanding of drivers' hours and tacho regulations
• Previous experience transporting heavy plant is highly desirable
• Good working knowledge of loading and securing plant and construction equipment
• A professional, reliable and safety-conscious approach, as you'll be representing the business on customer sites
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

What is on offer

• £16+ per hour depending on experience, plus night out allowance
• Enhanced holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service
• Workplace pension
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Eye test and vision care vouchers
• Free annual flu vaccination vouchers
• Living Wage accredited employer
• On-the-job training and genuine career progression

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