HGV Class 2 Lorry Driver – Plant Movement
Location: Sheerness (Kent)
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced, reliable and safety-conscious HGV Class 2 Lorry Driver to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe transportation of construction plant and machinery, including excavators, to and from customer sites across the region.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business where safety, professionalism and customer service are at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate an HGV Class 2 flatbed or beavertail vehicle in accordance with all road traffic legislation and Company policies.
- Transport construction plant and equipment, including excavators and other machinery, to customer sites.
- Load, unload and secure plant using the appropriate securing methods, ensuring all loads comply with current load restraint regulations.
- Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and report any defects in accordance with Company procedures.
- Complete all required transport documentation, delivery notes and vehicle defect reports accurately.
- Plan routes effectively and communicate with the Transport Office regarding delivery schedules, delays or operational issues.
- Maintain a professional and courteous manner when dealing with customers and colleagues.
- Ensure compliance with all Company Health & Safety policies, Driver Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive requirements.
- Keep vehicles clean, presentable and roadworthy at all times.
Essential Requirements:
- Full UK HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence.
- Previous experience transporting construction plant or machinery.
- Experience operating HIAB equipment is desirable (training may be provided if required).
- Good understanding of load security and safe transport practices.
- Excellent knowledge of UK road transport legislation.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet operational requirements.
Desirable:
- HIAB certificate.
- Slinger / Signaller.
- NPORS or CPCS qualification to operate 360° Excavators
- Experience working within the construction or plant hire industry.
- Basic mechanical knowledge of construction plant.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Company pension.
- Life Insurance
- Private Healthcare
- Uniform and PPE provided.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for career progression.
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Working Hours: Various shift patterns available, Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime as required.
Work Location: In person
If you are a professional HGV driver with experience transporting plant and machinery and are looking to join a growing and reputable business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our team.
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Pay rise
Work Location: In person
