7.5T Driver

Full-time Permanent Entry Level

Posted 07 Oct 2026

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

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 as an HGV Driver
, delivering and collecting plant machinery and other equipment to customers across Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield and the 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 plant equipment

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
• Critical Illness Cover Scheme
• 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.