Driver

GAP Group Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness Support

Job summary

GAP Group Ltd. is seeking a skilled Driver to join their Lifting Division in Bristol. In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering and collecting essential equipment such as hoists and winches, ensuring all checks and paperwork are completed accurately. Your role is vital in keeping construction and infrastructure projects running smoothly across the UK.

The ideal candidate will have proven driving experience, a full UK driving licence, and a strong commitment to health and safety. Join an industry leader dedicated to supporting your success with real career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a driving role, ideally delivering hire equipment.
• Full UK driving licence (towing experience and Digi Tacho card are desirable).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete paperwork accurately.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting lifting equipment to and from customer sites.
• Conduct hire equipment demonstrations where needed.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness.

Skills

Proven experience in a driving role

Full UK driving licence

Attention to detail

Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures

Job description

Rockingham Park, Smoke Lane, Bristol, BS110YA

Location

United Kingdom, South West, Bristol Lifting

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

Join a role where your driving skills make a real impact - every day is different, and your work keeps the industry moving. As a Driver in GAP's Lifting Division, you'll be at the heart of our operations delivering essential equipment like hoists, slings, and winches to construction, utilities, and infrastructure sites across the UK. You'll load, deliver, and collect hire equipment safely and professionally, often demonstrating kit on-site and ensuring all checks and paperwork are completed accurately. Whether you're navigating busy city streets or remote rural roads, your role is key to keeping projects running smoothly.

About You

What You'll be Doing

• Delivering and collecting lifting equipment to and from customer sites, completing all paperwork accurately (including damage checks, fuel levels, and authorised signatures)
• Conduct hire equipment demonstrations where needed
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance to ensure roadworthiness and safety
• Safely loading and unloading equipment using correct strapping and securing methods
• Tagging damaged equipment on return and placing them in the correct depot area
• Maintaining a clean and organised vehicle and supporting general depot duties
• Following customer site Health & Safety rules and using digital tachographs in line with legislation

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a driving role, ideally delivering hire equipment
• Full UK driving licence (towing experience and Digi Tacho card are desirable)
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete paperwork accurately
• A professional, friendly approach when dealing with customers and colleagues

About Us

You'll be joining an industry leader that's growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we're proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provider—supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Pumps, Power and Environmental, and Event Services.

As a family‑run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way. That means:

• More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game
• Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long‑term decisions that support your success
• Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one
• Support that values you – from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.