Regional HGV Class 1 Driver

GAP Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

NPORS training and qualification

Life Assurance

Job summary

GAP Group is hiring a Regional HGV Driver to transport plant and equipment across the region from a home depot base. You will cover for sickness/holidays and train existing drivers on safe loading/unloading, with NPORS qualification provided.

You may stay away from home when covering remote areas and will receive a company vehicle and fuel card. The role demands significant HGV driving experience, a Class 2 licence with CPC and tachograph card, and a solid understanding of safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within an HGV driving role loading, delivering and collecting heavy plant equipment from customer sites is essential.
• Class 2 driving licence, Driver CPC with a minimum of 35 hours completed and valid Digital Tachograph card
• 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

Skills

HGV driving

Class 2 licence

Driver CPC

Tachograph training

Health & Safety

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

The Role:

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

The Regional HGV Driver is responsible for transporting our plant and equipment quickly and efficiently around their assigned region. Based out of a home depot you will travel throughout the region covering for sickness and holidays, or where additional resource is required. You will also be responsible for training existing HGV Drivers on safe loading and unloading of vehicles, training will be provided by RoSPA and you will receive an NPORS qualification in loading and unloading

As the role provides support across a region you will be provided with a company vehicle and fuel card and will be required to stay away from home if covering in remote areas.

Applicants applying for the role of Regional HGV Driver should have/be:

• Significant experience working within an HGV driving role loading, delivering and collecting heavy plant equipment from customer sites is essential
• Class 2 driving licence, Driver CPC with a minimum of 35 hours completed and valid Digital Tachograph card
• 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 GAP and What We Offer

You’ll be joining an industry leader that’s growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we’re proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provider-supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Pumps, Power and Environmental, and Event Services.

As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way. That means:

• More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game
• Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long-term decisions that support your success
• Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one
• Support that values you - from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.