HGV Class 2 Driver / IPAF Operator

Nationwide Platforms; Lower Sundon; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading powered access rental provider in the UK seeks an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver / IPAF Operator to join their team in Lower Sundon. The successful candidate will drive and operate vehicle-mounted access equipment, ensuring the highest standards of customer service and safety at various sites. Responsibilities include operating elevation platforms, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must hold a valid HGV Class 2 licence and be flexible with working hours, including nights and weekends. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Health insurance

Full training

Qualifications

• Experience in operating truck mounted mobile elevation platforms.
• Ability to drive vehicles in a safe manner as required by licence.
• Understanding of safety legislation and working time regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile elevation platforms safely.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Complete relevant paperwork accurately.

Skills

Good customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility with working hours

Education

HGV Class 2 licence

Job description

Overview

HGV Class 2 Driver / IPAF Operator

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Driver to extend your skills and become a Driver / Operator in our Specialist Vehicle mount division. As a Driver / Operator you will drive the vehicle mounted access equipment to site and operate in line with the customers requirements.

This could be as varied as setting up a camera crew at a sporting event, lighting equipment on a film set or providing access for window cleaning at height. In this role as Driver / Operator, good customer service skills are essential as well as an HGV class 2 licence. Full training in the operation of our equipment will be provided for the right candidate.

The role requires extreme flexibility with working hours. There is no set shift pattern.

In return you will receive an on target earnings of £50,000 (including shift allowances and overtime), 25 days holiday + bank holidays, life assurance, Westfield Health Insurance and full training.

Responsibilities

• Operating truck mounted mobile elevation platforms.
• Drive vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, as appropriate to category of licence held.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle and ancillary equipment.
• Comply with all relevant legislation regarding safety, and working time etc.
• Site and set up machine correctly in accordance with training and operators manual.
• Act as an ambassador for the company, providing a high standard of customer care and being polite at all times.
• Relay appropriate customer queries to depot staff as required.
• Accurately complete all relevant paperwork.
• Ensure current test and thorough examination reports are carried out.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have good interpersonal skills and an understanding of the importance of excellent customer service.
• You must hold a HGV class 2 licence.
• A head for working at heights.
• Flexibility with working hours, to include some nights and regular weekends.

Company & Benefits

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