HGV Class 1 Driver - Powered Access

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Transport Manager, our HGV Drivers are responsible for delivering powered access equipment and associated plant equipment throughout the UK, loading and unloading the equipment in a safe and compliant manner and representing the business to the highest standard when dealing with customers.

Key responsibilities

• Delivering Powered Access and Associated Plant Equipment throughout the UK
• Safely loading and unloading equipment and ensuring it is securely chained
• Good communication skills
• Staying compliant within our company standards
• Understand tachograph and drivers' hours regulations.
• Representing the business
• Conduct regular equipment and general condition audits of your vehicle
• Consider the safety of all other road users in relation to your driving and security of load.

Essential Criteria

• Qualified HGV Class 1 driver
• Previous experience working within powered access or plant
• Excellent customer service skills

Class 1 Driver Qualifications:

• Driver Digital Tachograph Card
• LGV License Category CE / Full UK Driving License
• Up-to-date CPC qualification
• IPAF 1b , 3a & 3b certification (or willingness to obtain)

Please note

• Nights out as and when required with an average of 1-3 per week. Parking paid and night out allowance provided.
• Overtime available at time and a half, plus additional work available.

The Company

At Hire Safe Solutions, we’re proud to be the leading provider of powered access solutions and related products for working at height. Since our founding in 2013, we’ve built a reputation for being honest, reliable, and responsive.

We strive to be the most respected powered access provider by delivering exceptional service, uncompromising safety, and innovative solutions that elevate our customers’ success and set new standards across the industry.

We’re passionate about our customers, our team, and the power of innovation. Our business is constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our clients and to stay ahead in a dynamic market.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. With curious minds and a forward-thinking approach, we’re committed to being at the cutting edge of powered access technology. Our fast-paced, collaborative environment thrives on purposeful communication and genuine interest in our customers and their businesses.

We take pride in helping businesses deliver their projects successfully - offering expert guidance and tailored solutions so they can focus on what they do best: growing and making money.

When our customers succeed, we succeed. When our people grow, our business grows with them.

Why work with us

We're a fast-growing, people-first business where ideas turn into action and doing things right is how success is built.

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance & health cash plan
• Group life assurance, critical illness cover & income protection
• Pension - employer match up to 10%

Pay: From £50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Referral programme

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Thurrock