JOB DESCRIPTION: HGV Class 1 Driver
Reporting to: Depot Manager
Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8.00 - 4.30pm less 30min lunch but some early starts and weekend work may be required
Salary: Up to £16.00 per hour depending on experience
Location: Durham
Purpose:
To join an established team of drivers within our Durham Depot working for the UK’s largest specialist excavator hire company.
Primary Responsibilities:
Collection and delivery of a range of equipment to customers across the construction, utilities and infrastructure sectors. The role will involve the loading, delivery and collecting of construction equipment including Diggers, Dumpers, Telehandlers etc). Driver must be confident to be able to load and unload the equipment onto the lorry and deliver it safely and also participate in yard duties.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Experience - minimum of 6 months HGV driving experience commercially in the UK
- Driving Licence with C+E category, CPC Qualification Card, DQC
- Experience preferred in operating/moving plant but training can be given.
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to work some additional or weekend hours is desirable
- Driving experience: 5 years
- Load & Secure (preferred).
- Willingness to assist in the yard if/when deliveries are complete.
Benefits
Pension contribution*
Free parking
28 days including bank holidays
Overtime/weekend working (as maybe mutually agreed) payable at time and a half in excess of 40 hours
*following qualifying period
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £15.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
- Plant Hire: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
