HGV Driver

GAP Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company in Carlisle is seeking an HGV Driver responsible for loading and delivering heavy plant equipment. The ideal candidate must have significant HGV driving experience, a valid driving licence, and customer service skills. The role also requires adherence to Health & Safety protocols. Competitive salary and various benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness support

Qualifications

• Significant experience in HGV driving, particularly with heavy plant equipment.
• Understanding of Health & Safety protocols.
• Recent experience towing trailers.

Responsibilities

• Loading and delivering heavy plant equipment to customer sites.
• Performing hire equipment demonstrations when required.
• Completing relevant checks and administration accurately.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

Class 1 or Class 2 driving licence

Driver CPC with 35 hours completed

Job description

Our team is the best in the industry - is it time for you to join us?

The Role

The role of the HGV Driver involves loading, delivering and collecting of heavy plant equipment to and from the customer sites in a timely and professional manner whilst driving responsibly and safely within the law at all times. When on customer sites, there may be a requirement to carry out hire equipment demonstration and the HGV Driver must ensure that all relevant checks and administration involved for the hire are completed accurately.

Successful applicants for the role of HGV Driver should have/be:

• Significant experience working within an HGV driving role loading, delivering and collecting heavy plant equipment from customer sites is essential
• Class 1 or Class 2 driving licence, Driver CPC with a minimum of 35 hours completed and valid Digital Tachograph card
• Recent experience of towing trailers is essential
• An understanding of Health & Safety protocols and the ability to follow these guidelines in the workplace
• Excellent customer service skills and strong attention to detail

From one division, GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as a staff social fund and loyalty holidays. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)

So what next?

If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we'll take it from there.

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