Driver Class 1 - Powered Access

Speedy Hire Plc; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire provider in Newport is seeking a qualified Driver Category C with Towing to deliver powered access machinery. You will be responsible for safe transportation, excellent customer service, and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a full UK manual driving licence, local area knowledge, and experience driving within the UK. Benefits include 26 days holiday, life assurance, and extensive training opportunities. This role supports a balanced work life and offers flexible working patterns.

Benefits

26 days holiday

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

Qualifications

• UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Experience driving within the UK.
• Ability to carry out vehicle checks.

Responsibilities

• Safely loading, unloading, and transporting powered access equipment.
• Completing relevant delivery paperwork.
• Ensuring safety and compliance during deliveries.

Skills

Strong customer focus

Good knowledge of the local area

Ability to support ESG Strategy

Tools

Rigid truck

Job description

Driver Category C with Towing - Newport - Monday to Friday - 06:30 - 15:30 - 45 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!

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, safe access equipment, and reliable logistics to our customers in construction, maintenance, and industrial sectors.

We are now looking to expand our team with a qualified and professional Driver Category C with Towingto deliver and collect powered access machines (such as MEWPs - scissor lifts, boom lifts, etc.) to and from customer sites.

The role:

As a Class 2 Powered Access Driver, you'll be the face of our company on the road and on site. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Safely loading, unloading, and transporting powered access equipment using a rigid truck with plant body and/or beavertail.
• Carrying out vehicle and equipment checks, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Delivering excellent customer service at every delivery and collection.
• Completing relevant delivery paperwork and digital records accurately.
• Communicating effectively with the transport and hire desk team.
• Adhering to all road traffic and health & safety regulations.

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

• Driving licence
• 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 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 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.

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

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.