LGV Driver Class 1

Nixon Hire; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to Work & Home & Tech Scheme

Milestone Birthday–Extra Day Off

Refer a Friend Scheme

High Street Discounts

Job summary

Nixon Hire is seeking an LGV Class 1 Driver to deliver and collect company units and equipment to customers. You will plan routes for fuel efficiency and driver time, inspect units for issues, and complete all paperwork to prevent disputes.

The role requires a C+E licence, at least two years of commercial driving experience, good local knowledge, and a strong customer‑focused approach. Flexible and overtime may be required, and safety practices must be followed.

Qualifications

• C+E driving licence and 2+ years in a commercial driving role.
• Strong focus on customer delivery and service quality.
• Good local area knowledge and safe driving practices.

Responsibilities

• Delivering/collecting company units and equipment to customers on time and at the right location.
• Inspecting vehicles and equipment for damage and cleanliness on collection.
• Completing all necessary paperwork to document deliveries and collections.
• Drive safely and in compliance with transport regulations and hours rules.
• Carry out daily vehicle and equipment checks and report defects.

Skills

C+E Driving Licence

Commercial driving experience

Geographical knowledge

Customer focus

Job description

As an LGV Class 1 Driveryou are responsible for the delivery and collection of ourproducts.

What's in it for you!

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with length of service)
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• High Street Discount Vouchers
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work & Home & Tech Scheme Benefits
• Milestone Birthdays Additional leave
• Work Anniversary Bonus’s
• Refer a Friend Scheme

About You!

• C+EDriving Licence is essential.
• You will be a competent driver with at least 2 years commercial driving experience.
• A good geographicalknowledge of the local and surrounding areas.
• Your customer focused experience and expertise will underpin your ability to deliver this role fully.
• Good physical health is required as this can be a physically demanding role at times.
• Flexible in your approach to work, able to work reasonable overtime if required, and adhere to all health & safety practice.

About the Role!

• Delivering/collecting the company’s units and equipment to its customers, at the right location, at the time required, having planned such delivery to achieve optimum fuel consumption and most efficient use of driver time.
• Inspecting all units and equipment on collection to ensure it is in good order, recording all visible damage, excessive dirtiness, missing items etc.
• Ensuring all necessary company paperwork is completed in the correct manner to avoid disputes at a later date i.e. signatures obtained for time of delivery / collection, damage sustained or missing plant.
• Driving company vehicles in a safe, courteous and responsible manner, including operating within the necessary transport regulations with regard to driving hours, operating tacograph according to Ministry of Transport requirements
• Operating all lifting equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with all Company Safety Directives and method statements. Loading and unloading plant and equipment in accordance with safe practice, the Company’s Safety Directives and Method Statements. Ensuring axle weights are not exceeded.
• Carrying out daily checks of vehicle and any lifting / holding equipment (including straps and chains), recording any defects and reporting them to the Foreman / Depot Manager / Fleet Manager.

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The Benefits

Enhanced Workplace Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Reward and Recognition Programme

Milestone Birthday – Extra Day Off

MyActiveDiscounts - Discounted Gym, Fitness and Travel

Charity Match Funding

The Company

Nixon Hire is a leading provider of site accommodation, welfare facilities,portable toilets and solar solutions to hire.

Our vision is to provide outstanding service from exceptional people to ensure we are always first choice.

The Values

We invest in our people and implement processes to allow us to deliver first class service to our customers.

• Offering Products Customers Value

We ensure our products are always the best the marketplace has to offer and meet our customers' changing needs.

• Being An Industry Leader In Innovation

For over 57 years Nixon Hire have embraced change, invested in technology and pioneered products which benefit our customers and the environment.

Nixon Hire
CityWest Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7DF
0333 005 0005
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