Driver Category C + E + Hiab

Speedy Hire Plc; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Driver with a HIAB licence to join their team in Newport. This role is crucial for ensuring timely delivery of hire equipment and represents the company’s commitment to customer service and community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a full UK manual driving licence and have a strong focus on customer satisfaction. The company values employee growth and offers extensive training and development opportunities, alongside a commitment to work-life balance, making this a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Opportunities for training and development

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Green Commute Initiative

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points required.
• HIAB licence is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hire equipment around the local area.
• Represent the company's vision, mission, and values.

Skills

Driving licence

HIAB licence

Knowledge of the local area

Customer focus

Experience driving within the UK

Job description

Driver Category C + E + Hiab - Newport - Monday to Friday - 07:00 - 16:30 - 40 hours per week

Speedy are the UK's leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services - everything for every job!

Based in Newport, the role of Driver Category C + E + Hiab is a busy and productive role. You will be delivering hire equipment around the local area. This role is vital to our operation; you will be the face of our business and a representation of our vision, mission, and values.

For us to help you on your journey to success, here's what you will need:

• Driving licence
• HIAB licence required
• Good knowledge of the local area
• Strong customer focus
• Experience driving within the UK
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver.

A bit about you

• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated
• Think of yourself as a people-person
• Happy walking for long periods and going outside in any weather
• Strong sense of community and take pride in what you do
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What will we provide?

We will provide everything you need to ensure you succeed in this role! We offer all on-the-job training and have dedicated product and system training teams available to support you. We are passionate about employee growth and offer tailored development programmes to suit individual needs. We pride ourselves on our ability to recognise and develop talent, which has allowed us to champion internal progression over the years.

Speedy operates an industry-leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term-time hours, and job share opportunities.

What we offer:

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management

Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and foster an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.