HGV Class 2 Driver

GAP Group; Inverness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company in Inverness is seeking a skilled HGV Driver to join their team. The role involves loading, delivering, and collecting heavy plant equipment while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a Class 2 driving licence, experience in HGV driving, and excellent customer service skills. Competitive salary and benefits, including annual leave and wellness programs, are offered to successful applicants.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in HGV driving, loading, delivering, and collecting heavy equipment.
• Valid Class 2 driving licence and Driver CPC with required hours.
• Recent experience towing trailers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Load, deliver, and collect heavy plant equipment.
• Carry out equipment demonstrations at customer sites.
• Complete relevant checks and administration for hires.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Class 2 driving licence

Driver CPC

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Location

United Kingdom, Scotland, Inverness Plant & Tools

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

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

Our nationwide Plant and Tool division hires a range of equipment including diggers, dumpers and small power tools to our customers across the construction, utilities and infrastructure sectors.

The role of the HGV Driver involves loading, delivering and collecting heavy plant equipment to and from the customer sites in a timely and professional manner whilst driving responsibly and safely within the law at all times. When on customer sites, there may be a requirement to carry out hire equipment demonstration and the HGV Driver must ensure that all relevant checks and administration involved for the hire are completed accurately.

About You

Successful applicants should demonstrate the following:

• Significant experience working within an HGV driving role loading, delivering and collecting heavy plant equipment from customer sites
• Class 2 driving licence, Driver CPC with a minimum of 35 hours completed and valid Digital Tachograph card
• Recent experience of towing trailers is essential
• 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

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

• 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)

Next Steps

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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