HGV Class 1 Driver

Nationwide Platforms; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading powered access company in the UK is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to deliver and collect powered access machines. This role offers full training and requires a valid HGV Class 1 licence and CPC card. Responsibilities include loading and unloading machines, maintaining vehicle safety, and providing excellent customer service. Benefits include a competitive salary, health insurance, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for professional development in a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life assurance

Health insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Access to retail discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold an HGV class 1 licence & a full CPC card.
• Experience of driving a low loader vehicle is preferred, though training can be provided.
• Understanding of HGV vehicle safety and upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload machines in accordance with company code of practice.
• Maintain security of load while transporting and delivering machines.
• Hand over machines to customers and demonstrate equipment operation.
• Carry out daily checks on vehicle and ancillary equipment.
• Comply with vehicle safety and operation legislation.
• Relay customer queries to depot staff as required.
• Act as a company ambassador by providing a high standard of customer care.
• Complete all relevant paperwork accurately.

Skills

Customer service

Health and safety knowledge

Driving experience

Education

HGV Class 1 licence

Full CPC card

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver

We are looking for a Class 1 HGV Driver to deliver and collect powered access machines on a low loader vehicle.

Opportunities available in Bristol and Southampton

This is an excellent opportunity to join the UK market leader in powered access, as full training can be provided.

As an HGV class 1 driver we are looking for people that have the correct licences, hold a CPC card, enjoy dealing with people on a daily basis, have excellent customer service skills and understand the importance of health and safety within an organisation.

In return you'll receive full training, a competitive salary, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, life assurance, Westfield Health Insurance, auto enrolment pension and access to retail discounts.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload machines in accordance with the Company code of practice and use appropriate equipment.
• Maintaining security of load when loading, transporting and delivering machines.
• Handover machines to customers and familiarise customers with machine operation
• Carry out daily checks on vehicle and ancillary equipment.
• Comply with legislation regarding vehicle safety, tachographs operation and working time.
• Relay appropriate customer queries to depot staff as required.
• Act as an ambassador for the company, providing high standard of customer care and being polite at all times.
• Accurately complete all relevant paperwork.

About you

You must hold an HGV class 1 licence & a full CPC card.

• Experience of driving a low loader vehicle delivering plant or recovering vehicles is preferred, though full training can be provided.
• An understanding of the importance of customer service is essential as you will be responsible for demonstrating our equipment to customers.
• A demonstrable understanding of HGV vehicle safety and upkeep.
• Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's leading specialist provider of Powered Access rental equipment, with the largest and broadest fleet, local depots spread across the country and our wealth of experience partnering with companies in a variety of sectors including Construction, Warehouse & Distribution, Aviation, Facilities Management, Industrial Services, Telecoms and Media, our customers can depend on us to provide the right solution to support their every working at height need.

At Nationwide Platforms, your safety is absolutely our priority. Our award winning BlueSky Solutions and Training division offer our customers access to the latest and safest ways to work and through long standing partnerships with our manufacturers, we will always provide equipment that will lead the way to a safer industry. Some of our innovations include the award-winning secondary guarding systems and Harness ON, a range of pioneering Material Handling Attachments (MHAs), and the SkySentry control and monitoring system.

At Nationwide Platforms, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We recognise that a variety of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is crucial to our success in the Powered Access industry. Our commitment is to ensure that every employee feels respected, valued, and supported in their work environment