IPAF Operator / Driver

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday

Full uniform provided

Full in-house equipment training

Permanent, full-time employment

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced IPAF Operator / Driver in Tilbury to drive truck-mounted access equipment to customer sites and operate it safely on site.

You will perform pre-use checks, set up equipment per instructions, and adhere to health and safety guidelines. The role offers full in-house training and a permanent, full-time contract with overtime options.

Qualifications

• Experience operating powered access equipment.
• Carrying out pre-use and pre-operational checks.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures for working at height.
• Good communication with customers and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive to customer sites safely employing truck-mounted access equipment.
• Operate powered access equipment on site per manufacturer instructions.
• Carry out pre-use checks and set up equipment according to site requirements.
• Follow health and safety procedures and report any defects or safety concerns.
• Maintain tidy equipment and working areas and assist customers as needed.

Skills

Valid Category C driving licence

Valid IPAF Operator licence

Powered access equipment experience

Health & safety awareness

Customer service skills

Job description

Position: IPAF Operator / Driver

Salary: £42,000 Basic + OTE £50,000

Shifts: 10-hour shifts, 5 days per week Occasional Saturdays as required Overtime available

IPAF Operator / Driver Benefits:

• £42,000 basic salary
• OTE of £50,000
• Additional overtime available
• 28 days paid holiday
• Full uniform provided
• Full in-house equipment training
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Friendly and supportive working environment

My client is looking for an experienced and reliable IPAF Operator / Driver to join their friendly and professional team.

This is a varied role involving driving truck-mounted access equipment to customer sites and safely operating the equipment once on site. You will work in accordance with health and safety regulations while providing a professional and reliable service to customers.

Full in-house training will be provided on the operation of the company's specific access equipment.

About your new IPAF Operator / Driver role:

• Driving truck-mounted access equipment safely to and from customer sites.
• Safely operating truck-mounted powered access equipment.
• Carrying out pre-use and pre-operational equipment checks.
• Setting up and operating access equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and site requirements.
• Following all relevant health and safety procedures and working-at-height regulations.
• Working closely with customers and site teams to complete jobs safely and efficiently.
• Reporting any equipment defects, damage or safety concerns.
• Maintaining a professional and helpful approach when dealing with customers.
• Keeping equipment and working areas clean and organised.

What you'll need to succeed for this IPAF Operator / Driver role:

• Valid Category C driving licence.
• Valid IPAF Operator licence.
• Previous experience operating powered access equipment.
• Good knowledge of working-at-height and general health and safety procedures.
• Confidence driving and operating specialist access equipment.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
• A reliable, safety-conscious and professional approach to work.