HGV Driver - Manchester

Gap Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company in the UK seeks an experienced HGV Driver to join their team. Responsibilities include loading, delivering, and collecting a variety of equipment safely and efficiently from customer sites. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in HGV driving, a Class 2 driving license, customer service skills, and an adherence to Health & Safety protocols. Benefits include a competitive salary, up to 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Significant experience in HGV driving, loading, delivering, and collecting equipment.
• Understanding of Health & Safety protocols and adherence to guidelines.
• Excellent customer service skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Load, deliver, and collect equipment to/from customer sites.
• Ensure timely and safe driving while adhering to laws.
• Conduct hire equipment demonstrations when required.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

Class 2 driving license

Driver CPC (minimum 35 hours)

Valid Digital Tachograph card

Job description

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

Requirements

• 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 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

Benefits

• 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!