HGV Class 1 Driver

Path Recruitment; Romford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

25 days holiday

Profit share

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Death in service

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work

Discretionary Christmas bonus

IPAF training and induction

Job summary

PATH Recruitment is seeking an HGV Class 1 Driver to join a leading powered access/plant hire business near Hornchurch, Essex. The role offers a salary of £41,000 per annum, Monday to Friday pattern, and home every evening.

Based near Hornchurch, you will deliver and collect powered access equipment across Essex and East London, with full induction and IPAF loading/unloading training provided. Overtime opportunities and a benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence and CPC.
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience.
• Customer-focused with strong communication.
• Reliable timekeeping and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting powered access equipment.
• Loading and unloading at customer sites.
• Carrying out vehicle and load safety checks.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Ensuring on-time deliveries and collections.
• Representing the business professionally.

Skills

Multi-drop delivery

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Class 1 (C+E) licence

Driver CPC

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver

Based near Hornchurch, Essex

HGV Class 1 Driver wanted near Hornchurch to join a leading powered access/plant hire business offering excellent pay, overtime, training and benefits.

Join a leading UK powered access and plant hire specialist with an extensive fleet and an established reputation for delivering quality equipment and excellent customer service. With continued growth and a strong focus on employee development, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business that invests in its people.

Key Benefits of the HGV Class 1 Driver:

• Salary of £41,000 per annum.

• Monday to Friday working pattern.

• Home every evening – no nights away.

• Overtime opportunities to increase earnings.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

• Profit share scheme.

• Contributory pension scheme.

• Healthcare cash plan.

• Death-in-service benefit worth twice your salary.

• Employee benefits and discounts, including private medical insurance and Cycle to Work.

• Discretionary Christmas bonus.

• Full induction and training, including IPAF operator and loading/unloading training.

About the Role:

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will deliver and collect powered access equipment and plant machinery from customer sites across Essex and East London.

Working Monday to Friday, you will be based near Hornchurch and return home every evening.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering and collecting powered access equipment safely and efficiently.

• Loading and unloading machinery at customer sites.

• Completing vehicle and load safety checks.

• Providing excellent customer service when dealing with customers.

• Ensuring deliveries and collections are completed on time.

• Representing the business professionally at all times.

About You:

To be successful as an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will ideally have previous experience within powered access, plant hire or equipment rental.

You will also need:

• A valid Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence.

• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.

• Previous multi-drop delivery and collection experience.

• A friendly, professional and customer-focused approach.

• Good communication and organisational skills.

• Reliable timekeeping and the ability to use your initiative.

A CSCS card would be advantageous but is not essential. Experience loading and unloading plant machinery would also be beneficial, although full training will be provided.