HVG Class 2 Driver - Birmingham

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

Job summary

A national equipment hire company in Birmingham is seeking an experienced HGV Driver to load, deliver, and collect heavy plant equipment. Ideal candidates must hold a Class 2 driving licence and have significant HGV driving experience. This role emphasizes safety, responsibility, and excellent customer service. The company offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for internal promotions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Significant HGV driving experience loading, delivering, and collecting heavy plant equipment.
• Valid Class 2 driving licence and Driver CPC with a minimum of 35 hours.
• Experience with towing trailers.

Responsibilities

• Load, deliver, and collect heavy plant equipment to customer sites.
• Conduct hire equipment demonstrations on-site.
• Ensure all relevant checks and administration for hire are completed accurately.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Health & Safety understanding

Education

Class 2 driving licence

Driver CPC validity

Digital Tachograph card

Job description

Location

United Kingdom, Midlands, Birmingham Plant & Tools

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

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.

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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