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Class 1 Driver (Wagon & Drag)

Manpower UK Ltd

England

On-site

Full time

18 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in site access solutions seeks Class 1 Drivers in Oxfordshire to join their operations team. The role includes driving Wagon & Drag vehicles and supporting the Trackway crew with mat installations and recoveries. The company offers a starting rate of £17.00 per hour, training opportunities, and several employee benefits, emphasizing health and safety, career development, and teamwork.

Benefits

Additional leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Life insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay
Wellness programme
Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

  • HGV class 1 licence required.
  • CSCS card preferred but not essential.
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel and work nights required.

Responsibilities

  • Drive Wagon & Drag vehicles across the UK.
  • Support Trackway crew with installing and recovering mats.
  • Maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Strong record-keeping skills
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to follow precise directions
Commitment to health and safety protocols
Willingness to train in operating heavy equipment

Education

Current HGV Class 1 Licence
Valid CPC Licence
CSCS card (preferred)

Job description

Class 1 Driver (Wagon & Drag)

Oxfordshire Starting rate 17.00 per hour (45 hours per week) + overtime paid at time and a half

Job Purpose

Due to continued expansion, my client is actively seeking Class 1 drivers to join our operations team. This role involves driving Wagon & Drag vehicles and being part of a Trackway team installing and recovering mats.

What They Do

They are the sole supplier of a class-leading site access solution, hiring and installing matting systems across the UK. Their clients span industries such as construction, events, crane hire, and temporary builds, with a particularly strong presence in the utility sector. This ensures access to critical sites like power networks, railway lines, and energy installations, regardless of weather conditions.

Committed to health and safety, career development, environmental sustainability, and teamwork, we provide exceptional service to our clients while fostering a supportive workplace for employees.

Essential Functions

This position requires flexibility to work as an HGV 1 Wagon & Drag driver and support Trackway crew operations across the UK. This includes working in teams of two or more and spending nights away in your truck (without sharing accommodations).

The successful applicant will have:

  • Ability to follow precise directions
  • Strong record-keeping skills
  • Willingness to train in operating heavy equipment (crane)
  • Basic knowledge of hand tools
  • Commitment to health and safety protocols
  • Good interpersonal skills for teamwork
  • Flexible availability, including occasional weekends
  • Willingness to assist in installing and removing mats
  • Preferred but not essential experience in construction or transmission & distribution
  • Ability to pass background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and drug/alcohol screening
  • Reliable, motivated, and able to work independently

Full training and development opportunities will be provided, with potential for career progression.

Requirements

  • Current HGV Class 1 Licence & valid CPC Licence
  • CSCS card preferred (not essential, as full training will be provided)

Benefits

  • Additional leave
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness programme
  • Career progression opportunities

Schedule

  • Monday to Friday
  • UK-wide travel required

Application Questions

  • Are you able to work away from home Monday-Friday anywhere in the UK?

Licence/Certification

  • HGV 1 Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

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