HGV Class 1 Driver

HGV Driver (Category C or C+E) – Plant Machinery

Are you an experienced professional HGV Driver (Class 1) who takes pride in safe, reliable deliveries and great customer service? Are you looking for a role with a long-established hire company with training opportunities? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity to join Chippindale Plant Hire as an HGV Driver, delivering and collecting plant machinery to customers across Newcastle and the surrounding areas.

This is a varied, customer‑facing role where you’ll be trusted to represent our business and ensure equipment arrives safely, on time and ready for use.

What you’ll be doing

• Driving HGV vehicles across Newcastle and surrounding areas (deliveries and collections)
• Safely loading and unloading equipment, ensuring loads are secure and correctly distributed (strap/secure, load distribution).
• Delivering and collecting customer orders in a safe, timely and professional manner treating customer sites and property with care and respect
• Providing basic product familiarisation to customers where required
• Vehicle checks, walkarounds and compliance
• Using handheld devices to complete delivery paperwork and checks

What we’re looking for

• At least 1 years’ experience as an HGV Driver
• Full UK driving licence with Category C or C+E entitlement (Class 1)
• A valid Driver CPC and digital tachograph card
• A calm, professional approach and strong customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your day effectively
• Comfortable using handheld devices / basic computer systems

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience loading and unloading powered access or plant equipment
• Don’t have this yet? We’ll provide the training.

Who we are

Chippindale is a well‑established and trusted plant hire specialist, supporting customers across Leeds, Huddersfield, Sheffield, Keighley, Newcastle, Manchester and the surrounding counties. With over 75 years’ experience, we’re known for our reliable equipment, knowledgeable people and high standards of service. We care about our people, our customers and the environment, and we believe in treating our drivers with respect and support.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with overtime available
• Guaranteed 45 hours Monday to Friday
• Pension scheme
• 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Critical Illness Cover Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Ongoing training and development
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A supportive, professional working environment
• Modern well-maintained fleet
• No overnight stays – Dayshifts Only
• Uniform/PPE provided
• Local/repeat routes

Chippindale Plant is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know — we’ll be happy to support you.

Forces Friendly Employer

We are proud to be a forces-friendly employer and a Bronze Award holder under the Armed Forces Covenant. We actively welcome applications from veterans, reservists and service leavers and recognise the valuable transferable skills and experience they bring.

Apply today and become part of a company that values its drivers.

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