Class 1 HGV Driver – Plant & MEWP Loader/Unloader

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real living wage employer

Excellent development opportunities

Incentive scheme

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Buy/sell holidays

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland is seeking a skilled HGV Driver Plant and MEWP Load/Unload to ensure timely collection and deliveries from customer sites. You will load and unload heavy equipment, maintain safe operations, and communicate with customers and teams to meet expectations.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance and reliable service across customer sites in the region. A valid C+E licence with minimal points, CPC and tachograph card are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold C+E driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• CPC certification and tachograph card required.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with driver regulations.
• Polite, professional conduct when visiting customer sites.
• Good geographic knowledge of the region; IT systems familiarity desirable.
• FORS accreditation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial vehicles for the transportation of goods.
• Check vehicle safety/roadworthiness before journeys and secure loads.
• Load and unload rental, electrical and powered access equipment including heavy plant.
• Visit customer locations and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ensure adherence to legal safety requirements and working time regulations.

Skills

C+E license

CPC Certified

Tachograph card

Safety awareness

Polite manner

Geographic knowledge

IT systems

FORS (desirable)

Job description

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland is seeking a skilled HGV Driver Plant and MEWP Load/Unload to ensure timely collection and deliveries from customer sites. You will load and unload heavy equipment, maintain safe operations, and communicate with customers and teams to meet expectations.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance and reliable service across customer sites in the region. A valid C+E licence with minimal points, CPC and tachograph card are essential.