Low Loader Driver

As one of our Low Loader Drivers, you'll be trusted to transport valuable machinery safely and efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of road safety, customer service and compliance. You'll be the face of our business when visiting customer sites, so we're looking for someone who enjoys building positive relationships and takes pride in doing the job properly. BASIC SALARY: £45,000 BENFITS:
· 25 day holiday plus bank holidays
· Government matched pension scheme
· Use of company vehicle when required
· Monday to Friday working
· A modern fleet of well-maintained machinery.
· Opportunities for training and future development.

LOCATION:

Saffron Walden COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS:
Royston, Buntingford, Stevenage,Bishops Stortford, Haverhill, Halstead, Stanstead, Hertford,, Saffron Walden, Clavering, Barkway, Barley, Sudbury, Newmarket WHY SHOULD I APPLY:
· Earn good money, with overtime available.
· We're growing! Safe job, with potential for training and development.
· Lots of investment in our site, our teams and the business.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Low Loader Driver, Class 1, HGV Class 1 - heavy machinery, haulage, transport Every day will be different, but your responsibilities will include:
· Safely operating a Class 1 (Category CE) Low Loader in line with DVSA regulations and company procedures.
· Transporting plant machinery, specialist equipment and heavy vehicles between customer sites and company locations.
· Loading and unloading machinery safely using loading ramps and ensuring all equipment is securely restrained before transport.
· Carrying out daily vehicle walk-round checks and reporting any defects promptly.
· Planning routes to ensure deliveries and collections are completed safely and on time.
· Keeping in regular contact with our transport team, providing updates on progress or any delays.
· Maintaining high standards of vehicle cleanliness and presentation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Low Loader Driver, Class 1, HGV Class 1 - heavy machinery, haulage, transport We're looking for someone who is dependable, safety-conscious and takes genuine pride in their work. You'll have:
· A full UK Class 1 (Category CE) Driving Licence.
· A valid Driver CPC.
· A Digital Tachograph Card.
· Previous experience operating Low Loader vehicles.
· Experience transporting plant machinery or heavy equipment.
· A good understanding of Driver Hours Regulations and transport legislation.
· Knowledge of safe loading and load restraint procedures.
· Flexibility when operational requirements change. It would be great if you also have
· Experience with in the waste management, recycling or construction industries.
· Experience operating plant machinery.
· HIAB or other plant-related qualifications.
· Good geographical knowledge of the UK road network. THE COMPANY:
We are an expanding waste management company, part of a large group we provide skip hire, aggregates, muck away services and plant hire across the East Anglia region. We are a local, experienced team with skills ranging from waste, aggregate and plant hire to agricultural lagoons. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

Please Note:

Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the selected recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. , Wallace Hind Selection