HGV / C+E(Class 1) Driver

Facilities by ADF; Longcross; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle hire company in Longcross is seeking a skilled HGV / C+E (Class 1) Driver to join their team. The role offers competitive pay of £162.75 per day, with potential earnings over £40,500 per annum. The ideal candidate should hold a full UK Driving License, possess a good professional attitude, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Benefits include 28 days holiday pro-rata, company pension, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday per annum

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Free Uniform

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving License with 6 or less points.
• Current Driving Qualification Card (DQC) and Driver Digi-Card.
• Professional and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Safely carry sensitive equipment in LGV Class One vehicles.
• Communicate with crew to complete tasks timely.
• Assist Base Staff with equipment setup.
• Demonstrate good awareness of Health & Safety protocols.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Punctuality

Job description

HGV / C+E (Class 1) Driver

Salary : £162.75 per 10-hour day, overtime available

Location : Longcross, Surrey

Potential Earnings : £40,500 + per annum

Job Type : Full-Time, Casual contracts and Fixed Term contracts available

Facilities by ADF provides serviced vehicle hire for television and film productions in the UK and Europe, specialising in on‑location support for TV dramas and major features. Our fleet includes artiste trailers and departmental trucks for costume, make‑up, and production, as well as diners and honey wagons.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding company that has recently achieved listing on the London Stock Market. Our smart, efficient hire fleet includes artiste trailers and departmental trucks for costume, make‑up, and production, as well as diners and honey wagons.

Facilities by ADF aim is to provide each production with unrivalled service throughout via its extensive investment in people and its vehicle fleet.

HGV / C+E (Class 1) Driver – The role :

The position offers various work with minimal tramping and there will be a fixed start and finish location.

Duties include :

• The safe carrying of sensitive and often expensive equipment in LGV Class One vehicles
• Working as part of a team and communicating with the relevant crew to ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Assist the Base Staff with the setting up of equipment on set
• Demonstrate good awareness of Health & Safety protocols

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Have a full UK Driving License (or equivalent) with 6 or less points
• Current Driving Qualification Card (DQC) and Driver Digi-Card
• Professional and positive attitude
• Flexibility (shifts often start late afternoon / evening, seven days a week)
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Punctual
• Excellent Communication Skills

• Experience in the TV and Film industry is not necessary as training will be provided

BENEFITS INCLUDE :

• 28 days holiday per annum (inc Bank Holiday) pro-rata increasing to max 33 (pro-rata) with each year of service
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free Uniform
• Free Eye Test
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Informal Recognition Rewards
• Career progression (for the right candidate) : Lead Driver, Driver Trainer