HVG Class 2 Driver - Birmingham

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

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company is seeking an experienced HGV Driver in Birmingham. The role involves loading, delivering, and collecting heavy plant equipment to customer sites while ensuring all safety checks and accurate administration are completed. Candidates should possess a Class 2 driving licence, a Driver CPC, and strong customer service skills. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and various employee benefits. Join a company that prioritizes internal growth and offers a supportive learning environment.

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

• Must have recent experience of towing trailers.
• Experience in loading, delivering, and collecting heavy plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load, deliver, and collect heavy plant equipment.
• Perform hire equipment demonstrations on customer sites.
• Complete all relevant checks and administration accurately.

Skills

Significant experience in HGV driving

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of Health & Safety protocols

Education

Class 2 driving licence

Driver CPC with 35 hours completed

Valid Digital Tachograph card

Job description

Overview

Our nationwide Plant and Tool division hires a range of equipment including diggers, dumpers and small power tools to our customers across the construction, utilities and infrastructure sectors.

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

Responsibilities

Responsibilities are as described for the HGV Driver role above, including loading, delivering and collecting heavy plant equipment to and from customer sites, and performing hire equipment demonstrations on customer sites where required, ensuring all checks and administration are completed accurately.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within an HGV driving role loading, delivering and collecting heavy plant equipment from customer sites
• 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

About Us

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

• 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)

Next steps

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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