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Class 1 Driver

Bennett & Game Recruitment
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 4LU, England

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is looking for a reliable and experienced Class 1 Driver to join their team, focusing on the transportation of telehandlers and other plant machinery.
  • Candidates should possess a valid Class 1 licence and have experience in a similar role, along with excellent customer service skills.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £15 an hour, with potential earnings of up to £40,950 annually, and overtime paid at time and a quarter.
  • The working hours are from 06:00 to 17:00, totaling 52.5 hours per week, along with benefits such as healthcare cash back, pension, and up to 25 days holiday.
  • Interested applicants are encouraged to apply, as Bennett and Game Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy.

Our client is seeking a reliable and experienced Class 1 Driver to join our growing team. This role involves the safe and efficient transportation of telehandlers and other plant, ensuring timely deliveries while upholding high standards of professionalism and customer service. If you're a skilled driver with a valid Class 1 licence and a strong commitment to safety and great customer service, it would be great to hear from you.

Class 1 Driver Job Overview
  • Operate Class 1 HGV vehicles to deliver and collect telehandlers and various types of plant machinery across designated sites.
  • Ensure all loads are securely and safely strapped, loaded, and unloaded in compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Carry out daily vehicle checks and routine maintenance reporting to ensure roadworthiness and prevent downtime.
  • Liaise with customers and site personnel to ensure smooth, timely, and professional equipment handovers.
  • Complete delivery and collection documentation accurately and maintain clear records in line with company procedures.
Class 1 Driver Job Requirements
  • Experience in a similar position.
  • Good time keeping skills and self-motivated.
  • Driver DIGI Card.
  • LGV Licence category C + CE.
  • Excellent Customer Service skills.
  • The ability to speak and write a good standard of English.
  • Demonstrate a full and varied knowledge of all plant.
  • In possession of a full, valid Driving Licence with no more than 3 points.
  • NPORS Card.
  • An update to date CPC record (evidence will need to be provided).
Class 1 Driver Salary & Benefits
  • Up to £15 an hour dependant on experience (Potential basic up £40,950)
  • Overtime paid at time and a quarter.
  • 06:00 - 17:00 - 52.5 hours.
  • Cash back on healthcare expenses including dental, optical & physio.
  • Healthcare plan that focuses on wellbeing, helplines and more
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Pension
  • Life Cover.
  • Retail discounts.
  • Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Additional days leave on your birthday.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.