Class 1 Driver

About this Role

Are you a professional Class 1 Driver who enjoys variety, responsibility and being trusted to represent a respected brand? As a Class 1 Driver within our Dawsongroup Truck and Trailer branch, you will play a key role in keeping our rental operation running smoothly by delivering, collecting and preparing vehicles to the highest standards.

This role offers more than just driving, it gives you exposure to a wide range of vehicles, locations and daily tasks within a supportive and well organised operation.

• Delivering and collecting trucks and trailers to customer sites, branches and workshops.
• Presenting vehicles for MOT and ensuring they are moved and parked safely on site.
• Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting defects promptly.
• Cleaning vehicles inside and out to Dawsongroup standards.
• Supporting the branch with varied duties including check ins, check outs and occasional passenger driving.

You take pride in your driving, your professionalism and the way you interact with customers and colleagues. You understand the importance of safety, compliance and representing the business positively wherever you go.

• Hold a valid UK Class 1 LGV HGV driving licence.
• Hold a current UK Driver Qualification Card.
• Confident completing basic paperwork and vehicle checks.
• A polite, professional and customer focused approach.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to handle varied journeys and tasks.

If you are not sure you tick every box but feel this role could be right for you, we still encourage you to apply. We value attitude and reliability just as much as experience.

Dawsongroup has been operating for over 90 years as a business and over 50 years in asset rental. Now under the ownership of KKR, we continue to combine long standing values with modern investment, systems and opportunities.

• A market leader in Truck and Trailer rental across the UK.
• Known for high quality assets, safety standards and customer service.
• Investing heavily in fleet, facilities and people.
• A business built on trust, professionalism and long term relationships.

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

You will be joining a stable, growing business that genuinely values its drivers and offers long term career security within the asset rental industry.

• 24 days standard leave allowance + Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra time served and purchase scheme.
• Funded training and ongoing development.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Wellbeing and mental health support.
• Opportunities to progress across the wider Dawsongroup network.

If you want to drive for an asset rental business that respects your professionalism, invests in your future and treats people properly, we would love to hear from you. Join us and discover how far your career can go, because our people are our greatest asset.