HGV Class 2 Driver

GAP Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company in the UK is seeking a skilled HGV Driver to efficiently load, deliver, and collect heavy plant equipment. Ideal candidates will have significant HGV driving experience, a Class 2 driving licence, and excellent customer service skills. The role requires adherence to health and safety protocols and involves ensuring all hiring documentation is properly completed. This position offers competitive salary and various benefits including annual leave, pension scheme, and wellness programs.

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 in HGV driving role.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety protocols.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Load, deliver and collect heavy plant equipment.
• Carry out hire equipment demonstrations on site.
• Complete administrative tasks accurately for hires.

Skills

HGV driving

Customer service

Attention to detail

Health & Safety knowledge

Towing trailers

Education

Class 2 driving licence

Driver CPC with 35 hours completed

Valid Digital Tachograph card

Job description

Unit 3, Hermitage Parks, Harts Farm Way, Portsmouth, PO91FA

Location

Requester

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

The Role

The Role

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.

• 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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