Low Loader Driver

Wallace Hind Talent Solutions; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 25 days

Pension scheme

Company vehicle

Mon-Fri

Modern fleet

Training & development

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection is seeking a Low Loader Driver (Class 1, HGV) in Saffron Walden to safely transport heavy machinery between sites. You will be a face of the business, building positive relationships with customers and adhering to DVSA regulations.

The role offers a Monday to Friday schedule, a modern fleet, and opportunities for training and development within a growing waste management and plant hire group.

Qualifications

• Full UK Class 1 (C+E) driving licence is required.
• Valid Driver CPC and a Digital Tachograph Card are essential.
• Experience operating Low Loader vehicles is essential.
• Experience transporting plant machinery or heavy equipment is desirable.
• Good understanding of Driver Hours Regulations and transport legislation.
• Knowledge of safe loading and load restraint procedures.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating a Class 1 Low Loader in line with DVSA regulations and company procedures.
• Transporting plant machinery, specialist equipment and heavy vehicles between sites.
• Loading/unloading machinery safely using ramps and securing loads.
• Carrying out daily vehicle walk-round checks and reporting defects.
• Planning routes to ensure safe, on-time deliveries and collections.
• Maintaining communication with the transport team and updating on progress or delays.
• Keeping the vehicle clean and well-presented.

Skills

Full UK Class 1 Licence (C+E)

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Low Loader experience

Plant/heavy equipment transport

Hours regulations knowledge

Load restraint knowledge

Flexibility

Job description

As one of our Low Loader Drivers, you’ll be trusted to transport valuable machinery safely and efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of road safety, customer service and compliance. You’ll be the face of our business when visiting customer sites, so we’re looking for someone who enjoys building positive relationships and takes pride in doing the job properly.

BASIC SALARY

£45,000

BENFITS

• 25 day holiday plus bank holidays
• Government matched pension scheme
• Use of company vehicle when required
• Monday to Friday working
• A modern fleet of well-maintained machinery.
• Opportunities for training and future development.

LOCATION

Saffron Walden

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS

Royston, Buntingford, Stevenage,Bishops Stortford, Haverhill, Halstead, Stanstead, Hertford,, Saffron Walden, Clavering, Barkway, Barley, Sudbury, Newmarket

WHY SHOULD I APPLY

• Earn good money, with overtime available.
• We’re growing! Safe job, with potential for training and development.
• Lots of investment in our site, our teams and the business.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Low Loader Driver, Class 1, HGV Class 1 – heavy machinery, haulage, transport

Every day will be different, but your responsibilities will include:

• Safely operating a Class 1 (Category C+E) Low Loader in line with DVSA regulations and company procedures.
• Transporting plant machinery, specialist equipment and heavy vehicles between customer sites and company locations.
• Loading and unloading machinery safely using loading ramps and ensuring all equipment is securely restrained before transport.
• Carrying out daily vehicle walk-round checks and reporting any defects promptly.
• Planning routes to ensure deliveries and collections are completed safely and on time.
• Keeping in regular contact with our transport team, providing updates on progress or any delays.
• Maintaining high standards of vehicle cleanliness and presentation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Low Loader Driver, Class 1, HGV Class 1 – heavy machinery, haulage, transport

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, safety-conscious and takes genuine pride in their work.

You’ll have:

• A full UK Class 1 (Category C+E) Driving Licence.
• A valid Driver CPC.
• A Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous experience operating Low Loader vehicles.
• Experience transporting plant machinery or heavy equipment.
• A good understanding of Driver Hours Regulations and transport legislation.
• Knowledge of safe loading and load restraint procedures.
• Flexibility when operational requirements change.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience within the waste management, recycling or construction industries.
• Experience operating plant machinery.
• HIAB or other plant-related qualifications.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK road network.

THE COMPANY

We are an expanding waste management company, part of a large group we provide skip hire, aggregates, muck away services and plant hire across the East Anglia region. We are a local, experienced team with skills ranging from waste, aggregate and plant hire to agricultural lagoons.

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.