HGV Class 1 or Class 2 Driver / Roadway Operative
Gloucestershire
CRS are recruiting on behalf of our client who have a vacancy for a confident Class 1 or Class 2 HGV Driver to support the delivery of products to construction and events projects throughout the UK.
This is not a driving-only position, it is a physically demanding role involving the loading, delivery, installation and recovery of equipment. Working as part of a two-person team alongside a Roadway Operative, working away from home. Full role training can be provided to the right person. Class 2 drivers may also receive fully funded Class 1 training.
(Modern vehicles are equipped with onboard welfare facilities, and seasonal PPE, tools, hygiene products and full role training is provided.)
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely load, transport, install and recover equipment and hire fleet
- Carry out the installation and removal of equipment
- Complete daily vehicle, equipment and operational safety checks
- Coordinate with customers and internal logistics teams regarding schedules, site plans and requirements
- Confirm daily equipment movements and process dispatches and collections
- Ensure no surplus materials are left on site
- Complete daily and weekly stock checks of vehicles, tools, panels and accessories
- Record deliveries, recoveries and site checks accurately, obtaining customer signatures
- Drive in accordance with DVSA requirements and driver-card regulations
Applicants must have:
- A valid HGV C+E/Class 1 or HGV C/Class 2 licence
- A current and valid Driver CPC card
- The ability and willingness to work away from home Monday to Friday
- A flexible approach to working hours
- The physical capability to undertake demanding installation and recovery work
- Good customer-service and communication skills
- A practical, positive attitude and the ability to solve problems on site
- A home address within a reasonable commuting distance to the Swindon depot.
Desirable Experience:
- Previous experience in a similar driving and installation role
- Experience operating a lorry-mounted crane or loader, such as HIAB
- Experience working on construction, infrastructure, utilities, rail or event sites
Package and Benefits:
- Starting salary of £44,115
- Average OTE of approximately £50,000, including performance bonus
- Night-out allowances worth approximately £4,500
- Salary-sacrifice pension
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing annually to a maximum of 28 days and Holiday purchase scheme
- Life assurance at three times salary
- Virtual GP service
- Health cash-plan options
- Gym, mobile-phone and retail discounts
- Long-service recognition
CRS is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Applications will be assessed on relevant skills, qualifications and experience.
Salary: £44,122 to £55,000 Annual + Performance bonus, Nights allowance
Hours Per Week: Full Time
