HGV Class 1 Driver

Fitzgerald Plant Services Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant machinery provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an HGV Class 1 Driver for a full-time role. You will transport various machinery and ensure vehicle maintenance while acting as a company ambassador. The position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for training, and a supportive team environment. Nightly travel may be required. Apply now!

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunities for training and development

Pension scheme

Overtime available

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a driving role within the industry.
• Competent in the use of plant enabling vehicles to be manoeuvred safely.
• Good knowledge of tachograph procedures and legal obligations.

Responsibilities

• Transport plant and equipment throughout the UK.
• Ensure vehicle maintenance and cleanliness.
• Load and unload vehicles independently.
• Act as a company ambassador to customers.
• Spend up to 3–4 nights out per week.

Skills

Experience in driving role

Knowledge of driver's working-hours legislation

NPORS Loader securer

ALLMI HIAB Certification

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver | South Wales | Full Time (Monday to Friday, weekend availability) – Competitive salary from £14‑£17 per hour, DOE + £250‑£300 overtime – OTE = £46,800‑£52,800 + bonus scheme potential.

Fitzgerald Plant Services, a leading provider of plant machinery repair and maintenance across the UK, is seeking an HGV Class 1 Driver to join our growing team. With a reputation for excellence and a nationwide presence, we deliver specialist solutions to a wide range of clients in the construction, civil engineering, and plant hire sectors.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a driving role within the industry.
• Competent in the use of plant enabling that plant to be manoeuvred safely on/off a lorry.
• Good knowledge and experience of driver's working-hours legislation, tachograph procedures and other legal obligations (essential).
• NPORS Loader securer or similar (training may be available to candidates who meet all other essential criteria).
• ALLMI HIAB Certification would be beneficial (training may be available to candidates who meet all other essential criteria).

Responsibilities

• Transport construction plant, agriculture plant, commercial vehicles, rail equipment and associated equipment to locations throughout the UK.
• Ensure vehicles are maintained, cleaned and presentable at all times, and daily checks are completed and undertaken.
• Load and unload vehicle independently and maintain safety and security of load at all times.
• Act as a company ambassador when presenting to customers both verbally and on customer premises.
• Up to 3–4 nights out per week.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience ranging from £16 per hour plus.
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression.
• A supportive team environment in a growing company.
• Pension scheme.
• Overtime available.

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