Lorry Driver / Loader

Connect Scaffolding Ltd is a successful, award-winning scaffolding company with yard and offices in Bishop's Stortford.

We have an exciting opportunity for an HGV Class 1 and Class 2 Lorry/Moffet (truck mounted forklift) driver to operate out of our Bishop's Stortford depot and to drive and work around the South-East.

You will be delivering and collecting scaffold materials to client construction sites in and around London and surrounding areas. You will be the face of Connect so will need to have a positive “can do” attitude, excellent customer service skills and be able to stay professional when challenges arise.

This is a physical, hands-on driving position, so please apply only if you are comfortable with both the driving and manual aspects of the role.

This demanding, hands on role requires excellent time management skills and high motivation. Reliability is key within this award-winning company.

Skills and Requirements:

• Must have a valid Digital Tachograph
• Must hold full Class 1 or Class 2 licence
• Must hold a current and valid Drivers Qualification Card (CPC Card)
• No more than 3 points
• Counter balance forklift experience is mandatory.
• Truck mounted forklift experience preferred – training can be given if needed.
• Minimum 12 months UK driving experience.
• An understanding of yard and despatch operations, coupled with product knowledge.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual work.

Duties Include:

• Deliveries and collections.
• Moffet (Palfinger truck mounted forklift).
• Physical loading, stacking and sorting of equipment.
• Jet washing and cleaning vehicles.
• Completing all relevant paperwork.

Benefits Include:

· Excellent rates of pay with regular overtime opportunities

· Bonus opportunities, based on performance and the business achieving targets

· Long run of continuous work

· Supported training

· Company workwear provided

· Company events

· Regular updates on the latest industry guidance

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,500.00-£50,700.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Counter balance forklift: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 1 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person