Driver Category C + E

Speedy Hire Plc.; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK hire provider is looking for a Class 1 Powered Access Driver to deliver and collect powered access machines across Warrington. This role prioritizes safety, customer service, and vehicle compliance. Ideal candidates will have a valid Category C + E driving licence and strong local knowledge. The position offers competitive benefits including discounts, holiday, and career development opportunities. Join a team focused on providing reliable service to the construction and maintenance sectors.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Opportunities for training and career progression

Voluntary health cash plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Valid Category C + E driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Experience delivering powered equipment in a customer service role.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, unload, and transport powered access equipment.
• Conduct vehicle and equipment checks for safety compliance.
• Provide excellent customer service with every delivery.

Skills

Driving licence with towing ability

Good knowledge of the local area

Strong customer focus

Experience driving within the UK

Education

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Speedy are the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job!

Job Title - Driver Category C + E

Location - Warrington

Working hours - Monday to Friday - 06:00 - 15:00 - 45 hours per week

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, safe access equipment, and reliable logistics to our customers in construction, maintenance, and industrial sectors.

We are now looking to expand our team with a qualified and professional Class 1 (Category C + E) Powered Access Driver to deliver and collect powered access machines (such as MEWPs – scissor lifts, boom lifts, etc.) to and from customer sites.

The role:

As a Class 1 Powered Access Driver, you’ll be the face of our company on the road and on site. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Safely loading, unloading, and transporting powered access equipment using a rigid truck with plant body and/or beavertail.
• Carrying out vehicle and equipment checks, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Delivering excellent customer service at every delivery and collection.
• Completing relevant delivery paperwork and digital records accurately.
• Communicating effectively with the transport and hire desk team.
• Adhering to all road traffic and health & safety regulations.

Here’s what you will need

• Driving licence with towing ability.
• Good knowledge of the local area.
• Strong customer focus.
• Experience driving within the UK.
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.

A bit about you

• Upbeat, independent and self‑motivated.
• Think of yourself as a people‑person.
• Happy walking for long periods and going outside in any weather.
• Strong sense of community and pride in what you do.
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

What we offer:

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
• Life assurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Canteen facilities.
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand.
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression.
• Voluntary health cash plan.
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers.
• Green Commute Initiative: work scheme for cycling.
• PAM – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management.

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.

Speedy offers a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and foster an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.