Trainee HGV Driver – Training, Growth & Benefits

Sunbelt Rentals Limited.; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real living wage employer

Excellent development opportunities

Incentive scheme

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Opportunity to buy and sell holidays

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals Limited is seeking a motivated Trainee HGV Driver to join our team in the UK. You will learn to plan and execute timely collections and deliveries from customer sites while delivering dependable service.

As a trainee, you will gain specialised knowledge to operate commercial vehicles, complete Forklift and Hiab license training, and develop a proactive safety mindset. No heavy prior experience required; commitment to safety and customer satisfaction is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of driving license category B – with no more than 6 points.
• Previous driving experience.
• Proactive approach to training and feedback.
• Proactive safety of company vehicles and other drivers.
• Polite manner when visiting customer premises.
• Good geographical knowledge and industry experience (desirable).
• Knowledge of IT systems (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge to operate commercial vehicles for transporting goods.
• Complete training for a Forklift and Hiab license.
• Ensure vehicle is safe and roadworthy before journeys and load security.
• Visit customer locations and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Adhere to legal and company safety requirements, alongside the working time directive at all times.

Skills

Driving experience

Category B license

Safety awareness

IT systems familiarity

Customer service

Job description

Sunbelt Rentals Limited is seeking a motivated Trainee HGV Driver to join our team in the UK. You will learn to plan and execute timely collections and deliveries from customer sites while delivering dependable service.

As a trainee, you will gain specialised knowledge to operate commercial vehicles, complete Forklift and Hiab license training, and develop a proactive safety mindset. No heavy prior experience required; commitment to safety and customer satisfaction is essential.