Regional HGV Class 2 Driver

GAP Group; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Training and development from day one

Job summary

GAP Group in London region hires a Regional HGV Driver to transport plant and equipment across the London area and wider region. You’ll base from one of our Central London depots, cover for sickness/ holidays and support depots with regular travel.

A company vehicle and fuel card are provided, and you may stay away from home when covering remote areas. You’ll train fellow HGV drivers in safe loading and unloading, with RoSPA training and NPORS qualification provided.

Qualifications

• Experience driving HGV with loading/unloading plant equipment
• Knowledge of safety protocols and compliance requirements
• Customer-facing driving experience with on-site delivery/collection
• Willingness to travel across the London region and stay away from home when required

Responsibilities

• Transport plant and equipment across the London region and wider area.
• Train existing HGV drivers on safe loading and unloading of vehicles (RoSPA training and NPORS provided)

Skills

HGV driving experience

Heavy equipment loading/unloading

Health & Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

Class 2 driving licence

Driver CPC (35 hours)

Digital Tachograph card

Job description

United Kingdom, London, London Plant & Tools

Requester

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

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.

This is a regional role covering the London area and will involve regular travel across the region. The ideal candidate will be based from one of our Central London depots, with responsibility for supporting depots throughout the wider London region. 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.

About You

• 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 Us

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.

If you’re up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we’d love to hear from you!