Driver Category C

Speedy Hire Plc; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Driver Category C in Newport, where you'll be pivotal in delivering hire equipment and embodying the company's values. This role offers a vibrant work environment with opportunities for career progression and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. You'll enjoy generous holiday allowances, life assurance, and various employee benefits, including discounts and a supportive workplace culture. If you're an upbeat, self-motivated individual with a passion for community and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

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

Green Commute Initiative

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Strong customer focus and experience driving in the UK.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driving licence

Knowledge of local area

Customer focus

Experience driving within the UK

Job description

Role - Driver Category C

Location - Newport

Days of work - Mon - Fri - Times 06:30 - 15:30

Speedy is 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 Cat C is busy and productive. 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.

What we need from you:

• 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

About you:

• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated
• People-person
• Comfortable walking for long periods and working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong sense of community and pride in your work
• 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 across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: cycling work scheme
• PAM - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): free and confidential support and counselling for wellbeing, legal, financial, and personal matters

Speedy operates an industry-leading Work-Life Balance initiative, supporting flexible and hybrid working arrangements, including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term-time hours, and job sharing. We are committed to reducing core contracted hours and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We also offer a Career Line of Sight, providing a clear understanding of progression and growth opportunities within the Speedy Group.

Please note that Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies early if a high volume of applications is received. We recommend applying promptly if interested.

Some roles may require a DBS, Credit, or Security Clearance Check. Speedy is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment. All applicants must have proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.

For our ESG policies, visit: https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance