Low Loader Driver

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company vehicle provided

Government matched pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Modern fleet of machinery

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection LTD is seeking a Low Loader Driver (Class 1, HGV) to transport heavy machinery between customer sites across the region. The role requires a clean Class 1 licence, CPC card and experience with low loader operations.

You will plan routes, load and secure plant equipment, perform daily checks and maintain high standards of vehicle presentation. Monday to Friday, with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full UK Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC.
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Experience operating Low Loader vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating a Class 1 Low Loader in line with DVSA regulations.
• Transporting plant machinery and heavy equipment between sites.
• Loading/unloading machinery with ramps and securing loads.
• Carrying out daily vehicle walk-round checks and reporting defects.

Skills

UK Driving Licence

Driver CPC

Towing/Low Loader experience

Route planning

Safe loading and restraint

Tools

Digital Tachograph Card

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

• 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.

• 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.