HGV Driver

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

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company in Manchester is seeking an experienced HGV Driver to handle loading, delivering, and collecting equipment across customer sites. The ideal candidate must possess a valid Class 2 driving licence and strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include ensuring equipment is delivered safely and demonstrating its use on-site. Competitive salary and generous benefits are provided, including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within an HGV driving role.
• Ability to load, deliver, and collect equipment from customer sites.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Load, deliver and collect equipment to and from customer sites.
• Conduct hire equipment demonstrations on customer sites.
• Ensure all relevant checks and administration are accurately completed.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Health & Safety understanding

Education

Class 2 driving licence

Driver CPC with 35 hours completed

Valid Digital Tachograph card

Job description

Location

United Kingdom, North West, Manchester Non Mech

Requester

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

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

Applicants applying for the role of HGV Driver should have/be:

• 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.

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 AssuranceEmployee 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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