Driver

Gap Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Group is seeking a Driver in its Lifting Division for a 12-month maternity cover. You will deliver and collect lifting equipment to construction, utilities, and infrastructure sites across the UK, load and secure items, and complete all paperwork accurately at each site.

Daily vehicle checks, on-site demonstrations when required, and adherence to health and safety rules will be essential. You’ll join a family-run business with a long-standing presence in equipment hire across multiple

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting lifting equipment to and from customer sites, completing all paperwork accurately.
• Conduct hire equipment demonstrations where needed.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance to ensure roadworthiness and safety.
• Safely loading and unloading equipment using correct strapping and securing methods.
• Tag damaged equipment on return and place them in the correct depot area.
• Maintain a clean and organised vehicle and support general depot duties.

Skills

Proven driving experience

UK driving licence

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Customer-facing

Job description

Join a role where your driving skills make a real impact - every day is different, and your work keeps the industry moving. Please note this is a Temporary 12 month contract covering maternity leave. 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

We're looking for someone reliable, safety-conscious, and customer-focused, including

• 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

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