HGV Driver

GAP Group; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced HGV Driver to join their team. The role involves loading, delivering, and collecting equipment from customer sites while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety protocols. The ideal candidate will possess a Class 2 driving licence, Driver CPC, and substantial experience in HGV driving, along with excellent customer service skills. Benefits include competitive salary, generous leave, and a contributory pension scheme.

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 programs

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within an HGV driving role.
• Class 2 driving licence and valid Digital Tachograph card are essential.
• Understanding of Health & Safety protocols in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Load, deliver and collect equipment from customer sites.
• Carry out hire equipment demonstrations as needed.
• Complete relevant checks and administration for hire accurately.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Excellent customer service skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of Health & Safety protocols

Education

Class 2 driving licence

Driver CPC with minimum 35 hours

Job description

Location

Unit 1, Castleman Close, Three Legged Cross, Wimbourne, Bournemouth, BH216FE

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?

The Role

Our nationwide Non Mechanical division hires a range of equipment including crowd control barriers, scaffolding and road plates to the events industry alongside our more traditional business sectors within the construction, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. The role of the HGV Driver involves loading, delivering and collecting equipment to and from 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

• Significant experience working within an HGV driving role loading, delivering and collecting 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.

About Us

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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