HGV Driver (Class 1)

Our client is a leading supplier of customised temporary access solutions in Europe. They specialise in providing versatile access equipment for various industries, they are currently recruiting for a Class 1 (CE) HGV Driver

Ideal candidates will also be comfortable with regular nights away from home, sharing the cab with another.

Although based from the Swindon depot, you will be working on sites throughout the UK, ranging from power transmission projects and major civil engineering works to sporting events and music festivals. Working alongside the Portable Roadway Operatives, you will deliver, install and recover hire equipment from customer sites using the lorry loader cranes fitted to the fleet of 44t rigid & drawbar vehicles.

This unique role will require spending time away from home, often for several nights per week, where sharing a sleeper cab is the norm. A digital tacho card and current driver CPC is essential and applications will not be considered without these.

What They're Looking For

• Full UK Driving Licence with category C+E entitlement - Essential
• Current digital tachograph driver card & driver CPC card - Essential
• Suitably proficient in maths, and in written and spoken English, to be able to undertake the duties required by the role - Essential
• Good level of physical fitness due to the onsite work required - Essential
• Flexible approach to working hours (early starts, late finishes, some weekend work) Essential
• Good communication and interpersonal skills Essential
• Experience operating a lorry loader crane, chain or grab (ALLMI or CPCS preferred) Essential
• Experienced working within the Portable Roadway industry desirable

The work will be on many sensitive sites in the transmission, rail and utilities sectors and operate a rigorous drugs and alcohol testing policy.

What They Can Offer You

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Company Pension
• Free Tool Hire
• 3 x Annual Salary Life Assurance
• Training & Development Opportunities
• Save As You Earn Scheme
• Regular Discounts (eg. Samsung, Nike, Airbnb, Virgin Wines)

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