Free HGV Training - Trainee HGV Class 1 Driver

Securitas UK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

AFI-Rentals in the United Kingdom is offering a trainee HGV Driver role where you will be trained to conduct pre-delivery inspections on our machinery and operate truck-mounted platforms. You will also complete site surveys to determine the correct equipment for specific applications, with ongoing training toward a driving vacancy.

The successful candidate will gain valuable fleet experience while undergoing HGV driver training, with pay starting at £32,081 plus overtime and incentives, rising

Qualifications

• Entry-level training provided in HGV driving.
• Candidates should be willing to learn new skills.
• Must have a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-delivery inspections on machinery.
• Operate truck-mounted platforms.
• Complete site surveys to specify the correct equipment.

Skills

Trainee HGV Driver

Customer service

IPAF

Machine inspection

Loading

Unloading

Plant machinery

Driving licence

Job description

Job Description

The successful candidate will be trained to carry out pre-delivery inspections on our machinery, operate truck-mounted platforms and complete site surveys to be able to specify the correct equipment for certain applications.

You will be employed in these roles while undergoing HGV driver training and then until such time that a suitable driving vacancy becomes available. This will help provide invaluable experience on our fleet of equipment for when later transferring into a driving role as positions become available.

We would welcome applications from candidates with experience or an interest in developing skills in the following areas: Trainee HGV Driver, driving, C+E, Class 1, customer service, IPAF, loading, unloading, machine inspection, driver, plant machinery, mechanical.

The pay structure starts at an entry level of £32,081 plus overtime and incentives and will increase as you gain more qualifications. Permanent driver roles are significantly higher than this. Further details of the pay structure will be given at interview.

As one of the largest and fastest-growing powered access companies in the UK, AFI-Rentals builds success by nurturing talent and rewarding hard work. If you are looking for a fast-paced and rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you.

• An outgoing and enthusiastic individual who is willing to learn new skills.
• As this is a customer-facing role, excellent communication skills and a friendly approach are a must.
• Must possess a valid driving licence and have their own transport as the role will involve working from different locations (use of your car to get to locations other than your home depot will be fully expensed).