HGV Class 2

GAP Group Ltd.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Support

Life Assurance

Generous holidays

Career development

Job summary

GAP Group Ltd, Exeter, is hiring a Driver in our Plant & Tool Division. You will deliver diggers, dumpers and power tools to sites across the UK, loading, delivering and collecting hire equipment safely with thorough checks and paperwork.

You’ll demonstrate equipment on-site, perform daily vehicle checks, and maintain roadworthiness while following health, safety rules and site procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a driving role, ideally delivering plant or tool equipment.
• Full UK driving licence with Category C (HGV) entitlement essential.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete paperwork accurately.
• A professional, friendly approach when dealing with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting plant equipment to and from customer sites, completing all paperwork accurately (including damage checks, fuel levels, and authorised signatures)
• Starting machines on-site when requested and demonstrating equipment use where needed
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance to ensure roadworthiness and safety
• Safely loading and unloading equipment using correct strapping and securing methods
• Tagging damaged machines on return and placing them in the correct depot area
• Maintaining a clean and organised vehicle and supporting general depot duties
• Following customer site Health & Safety rules and using digital tachographs in line with legislation

Skills

HGV driving

Delivery experience

Safety awareness

Documentation

Customer service

Job description

Kestrel Business Park, Units 10, 11 & 12, Exeter, EX27JS

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

The Role

Join a role where your HGV driving skills make a real impact - every day is different, and your work keeps the industry moving. As a Driver in GAP's Plant & Tool Division, you'll be at the heart of our operations delivering essential equipment like diggers, dumpers, and power tools to construction, utilities, and infrastructure sites across the UK. You'll load, deliver, and collect hire equipment safely and professionally, often demonstrating kit on-site and ensuring all checks and paperwork are completed accurately. Whether you're navigating busy city streets or remote rural roads, your role is key to keeping projects running smoothly.

What You'll be Doing

• Delivering and collecting plant equipment to and from customer sites, completing all paperwork accurately (including damage checks, fuel levels, and authorised signatures)
• Starting machines on-site when requested and demonstrating equipment use where needed
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance to ensure roadworthiness and safety
• Safely loading and unloading equipment using correct strapping and securing methods
• Tagging damaged machines on return and placing them in the correct depot area
• Maintaining a clean and organised vehicle and supporting general depot duties
• Following customer site Health & Safety rules and using digital tachographs in line with legislation

About You

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a driving role, ideally delivering plant or tool equipment
• Full UK driving licence with Category C (HGV) entitlement essential
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete paperwork accurately
• A professional, friendly approach when dealing with customers and colleagues

About Us

About GAP and What We Offer

• More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game
• Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long-term decisions that support your success
• Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one
• Support that values you – from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.

If you're up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we'd love to hear from you! Ready to get started? Upload your CV and complete our short application, we'll take it from there.