HGV Driver

GAP Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading player in the equipment hire industry as an HGV Driver, where you'll be responsible for delivering essential equipment to various customer sites. This role not only emphasizes safety and professionalism but also offers a chance to work within a dynamic team dedicated to excellence. With a strong focus on internal promotion and development, this is an exciting opportunity to enhance your skills while enjoying a range of benefits, including competitive salary, generous leave, and a supportive work environment. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Overtime at an enhanced rate

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 days additional leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Significant experience in HGV driving, loading and delivering equipment.
• Class 1 driving licence and valid Driver CPC with 35 hours completed.

Responsibilities

• Load, deliver, and collect equipment from customer sites safely.
• Conduct hire equipment demonstrations and complete necessary checks.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Customer service skills

Health & Safety understanding

Attention to detail

Education

Class 1 driving licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph card

Job description

Please ensure you complete an application directly via the GAP Group website

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.

Successful applicants for the role of HGV Driver will have:

• Significant experience working within an HGV driving role loading, delivering and collecting equipment from customer sites is essential
• Class 1 driving licence, Driver CPC with a minimum of 35 hours completed and valid Digital Tachograph card
• 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
• Overtime at an enhanced rate
• 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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