HGV Class 1 Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Death-in-service benefit

Cycle to Work

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Full induction and training

Job summary

Path Recruitment Ltd is seeking an HGV Class 1 Driver to join a leading powered access and plant hire business near Hornchurch. You will deliver and collect equipment from customer sites across Essex and East London, Monday to Friday, and return home each evening.

This role offers a salary of £41,000 per year, overtime opportunities, a contributory pension, private medical insurance, and other benefits. Training includes IPAF operator and loading/unloading, with a professional, customer-focused

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence.
• Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).
• Previous multi-drop delivery and collection experience.
• CSCS card is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience loading/unloading plant machinery is beneficial; training provided.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Class 1 driving

Customer service

Communication

Timekeeping

Loading/unloading

Job description

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.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 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.