HGV Driver

GAP Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide equipment hiring company in Manchester seeks an HGV Driver to load, deliver, and collect equipment from customer sites. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in HGV driving, possess a Class 2 driving licence, and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. This role also involves equipment demonstrations at customer sites and ensuring all relevant checks are accurately completed. Attractive benefits including competitive salary, annual leave, and contributory pension scheme are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Welfare Fund

Health & Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience working in HGV driving role.
• Ability to load, deliver, and collect equipment safely.
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Load, deliver, and collect equipment from customer sites.
• Demonstrate hire equipment when required.
• Complete checks and administration accurately.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of Health & Safety protocols

Education

Class 2 driving licence

Driver CPC with valid Digital Tachograph card

Job description

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

The Role

Our nationwide Non Mechanical division hire a range of equipment including crowd control barriers, scaffolding and road plates to the events industry alongside our more traditional business sectors within the construction, utilities, and infrastructure sectors.

The role of the HGV Driver involves loading, delivering and collecting equipment to and from 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.

Applicants applying for the role of HGV Driver should have/be:

• Significant experience working within an HGV driving role loading, delivering and collecting equipment from customer sites is essential
• Class 2 driving licence, Driver CPC with a minimum of 35 hours completed and valid Digital Tachograph cardAn 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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