HGV Class 1 or Class 2 Driver​/Roadway Operative

Position: HGV Class 1 or Class 2 Driver / Roadway Operative
Location: Gloucestershire

CRS are recruiting on behalf of our client who have a vacancy for a confident Class 1 or Class 2 HGV Driver to support the delivery of products to construction and events projects throughout the UK.
This is not a driving-only position, it is a physically demanding role involving the loading, delivery, installation and recovery of equipment. Working as part of a two-person team alongside a Roadway Operative, working away from home. Full role training can be provided to the right person. Class 2 drivers may also receive fully funded Class 1 training.
(Modern vehicles are equipped with onboard welfare facilities, and seasonal PPE, tools, hygiene products and full role training is provided.)

Key Responsibilities:

* Safely load, transport, install and recover equipment and hire fleet
 
* Carry out the installation and removal of equipment
 
* Complete daily vehicle, equipment and operational safety checks
 
* Coordinate with customers and internal logistics teams regarding schedules, site plans and requirements
 
* Confirm daily equipment movements and process dispatches and collections
 
* Ensure no surplus materials are left on site
 
* Complete daily and weekly stock checks of vehicles, tools, panels and accessories
 
* Record deliveries, recoveries and site checks accurately, obtaining customer signatures
 
* Drive in accordance with DVSA requirements and driver-card regulations
Applicants must have:
 
* A valid HGV C+E/Class 1 or HGV C/Class 2 licence
 
* A current and valid Driver CPC card
 
* The ability and willingness to work away from home Monday to Friday
 
* A flexible approach to working hours
 
* The physical capability to undertake demanding installation and recovery work
 
* Good customer-service and communication skills
 
* A practical, positive attitude and the ability to solve problems on site
 
* A home address within a reasonable commuting distance to the Swindon depot.
Desirable

Experience:

* Previous experience in a similar driving and installation role
 
* Experience operating a lorry-mounted crane or loader, such as HIAB
 
* Experience working on construction, infrastructure, utilities, rail or event sites
Package and Benefits:
 
* Starting salary of £44,115
 
* Average OTE of approximately £50,000, including performance bonus
 
* Night-out allowances worth approximately £4,500
 
* Salary-sacrifice pension
 
* 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing annually to a maximum of 28 days and Holiday purchase scheme
 
* Life assurance at three times salary
 
* Virtual GP service
 
* Health cash-plan options
 
* Gym, mobile-phone and retail discounts
 
* Long-service recognition
CRS is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Applications will be assessed on relevant skills, qualifications and experience