HGV Class 2 Driver

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

Job summary

A leading powered access provider in the UK is seeking an HGV Class 2 Driver to deliver and collect powered access machines. Candidates will receive full training and are expected to have an HGV Class 2 licence and a CPC card. Key responsibilities include ensuring customer satisfaction, compliance with safety regulations, and performing daily vehicle checks. This position offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, life assurance, health insurance, and access to retail discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance

Westfield Health Insurance

Auto enrolment pension

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold an HGV class 2 licence.
• Full CPC card is required.
• Experience of driving a low loader vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload machines as per company protocols.
• Handover machines to customers and demonstrate operation.
• Comply with vehicle safety and working time legislation.

Skills

Customer service

HGV driving

Health and safety awareness

Education

HGV Class 2 licence

CPC card

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver

We are looking for a Class 2 HGV Driver to deliver and collect powered access machines on a low loader vehicle.

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

As an HGV class 2 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 2 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.