Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Pay: Starting from £16.00 per hour, progressing to £18.00+ per hour as qualifications, competency and experience are gained.
About DJ Transport:
DJ Transport is a long-established transport, crane hire and contract lifting company based in Yeovil. We undertake a wide range of work including machinery movements, contract lifting, specialist transport, removals, dismantling projects and lift-and-shift operations throughout the UK.
We are looking for a motivated HGV Driver to join our team. While driving is a key part of the role, this is not a "drive all day and go home" position. We are looking for someone who enjoys varied work, practical challenges and developing new skills.
Many of our employees enjoy the fact that no two weeks are the same, and the variety of work provides a genuine sense of achievement and job satisfaction.
The Role:
Your primary responsibility will be operating our HGV fleet safely and professionally. However, the successful candidate will also become involved in a variety of activities including:
- Contract lift operations
- Lift and shift projects
- Machinery removals and relocations
- Dismantling and installation work
- General yard duties
- Equipment preparation and maintenance
- Loading and unloading equipment
- Supporting crane hire operations
- Slinger/Signaller duties
- Forklift operations
- HIAB / Lorry Loader operations
This is a hands-on role and applicants must be prepared to undertake manual handling activities as part of their day-to-day duties.
We regularly work alongside a wide range of cranes, from compact spider cranes through to 500-tonne mobile cranes. Training and experience will be provided to develop competency in lifting operations and specialist projects.
For the right candidate, there may be future progression opportunities towards Crane Supervisor and other advanced lifting qualifications.
Essential Requirements:
- HGV Class 2 (Category C) Licence minimum
- Driver CPC
- Good work ethic and positive attitude
- Reliable and punctual
- Strong communication skills
- Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties
- Willingness to learn and participate in all aspects of the business
Desirable (Not Essential):
The following qualifications would be advantageous and may attract a higher starting rate:
- HGV Class 1 (Category C+E)
- HIAB / Lorry Loader Certificate
- Slinger/Signaller Qualification
- Forklift Licence
- CSCS Card
- Experience in crane hire, lifting operations, removals, construction or machinery movement
Full training can be provided for suitable candidates.
Training & Development:
We actively invest in our team and aim to provide training including:
- CSCS Card
- Forklift Operator Training
- Slinger/Signaller Qualification
- HIAB / Lorry Loader Training
- Driver CPC Courses
- Working at Height
- Manual Handling
- Asbestos Awareness
- Site-specific Health & Safety Training
- Additional lifting industry qualifications
Pay & Benefits Pay Progression:
- Starting rate: £16.00 per hour
- Progression to £18.00+ per hour as qualifications, competency and experience are gained
Overtime Rates:
- Weekday overtime: 1.33x hourly rate
- Saturday travel: 1.5x hourly rate
- Saturday site work: 1.75x hourly rate (minimum 8-hour payment)
- Sunday work: 1.75x hourly rate (minimum 8-hour payment)
- Night shifts (after 21:00): minimum 10 hours paid at 2x hourly rate
Additional Benefits:
- Weekly pay
- 40-hour basic week (Monday-Friday)
- Minimum 8-hour paid shift
- Nights out allowance
- Company pension
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (typically 36 days per year)
- Christmas bonuses
- Additional bonuses generated from scrap revenue
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Ongoing training and career development
Why Join Us?
This role is ideal for someone who wants more than just a driving job. If you enjoy practical work, learning new skills, working with cranes and machinery, and being part of a close-knit team delivering challenging projects, we'd like to hear from you.
No two weeks are the same, and there is genuine opportunity to build a long-term career within the lifting and transport industry.
Pay: £16.00-£18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Pay rise
Work Location: In person
