HGV Driver - Tewkesbury

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

Job summary

A nationwide plant and tool provider is seeking an experienced HGV Driver to load, deliver, and collect heavy plant equipment for customers across the UK. The role requires significant HGV driving experience, a Class 2 driving licence, and strong customer service skills. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with Health & Safety protocols while providing high-quality service during equipment demonstrations and administration. This role offers competitive salary, bonuses, and various employee benefits, including annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within an HGV driving role.
• Recent experience of towing trailers is essential.
• An understanding of Health & Safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Loading, delivering, and collecting heavy plant equipment.
• Completing relevant checks and administration accurately.
• Carrying out hire equipment demonstrations on-site.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Excellent customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

Class 2 driving licence

Driver CPC (minimum 35 hours)

Valid Digital Tachograph card

Job description

United Kingdom, Midlands, Tewkesbury Plant & Tools

Location

Plot 4701, Savery Close, Shannon Way, Tewkesbury, GL208PG

Requester

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

About 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

• 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 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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