Regional HGV Class 2 Driver

GAP Group Ltd; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the plant and tool hire industry as a Regional HGV Driver. This exciting role involves transporting essential equipment across regions, ensuring timely delivery while adhering to safety protocols. You'll receive comprehensive training, including an NPORS qualification, and enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for internal promotion. With competitive benefits like annual leave, a pension scheme, and health & wellness support, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their career in a dynamic and growing company.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 days additional leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in HGV driving and loading heavy plant equipment.
• Understanding of Health & Safety protocols in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Transport plant and equipment efficiently around the assigned region.
• Train existing HGV Drivers on safe loading and unloading of vehicles.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Customer service skills

Health & Safety understanding

Attention to detail

Education

Class 2 driving licence

Driver CPC

Valid Digital Tachograph card

Job description

Please ensure you complete an application directly via the GAP Group website

Our team is the best in the industry - is it time for you to join us?

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

From one division, GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as a staff social fund and loyalty holidays. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)

So what next?

If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we'll take it from there.

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