HGV Spiderlift Driver & Operator

Due to the expansion of Wilson Access, we are recruiting a Spider Delivery Driver & Operator for our growing team based in Birmingham, but we would consider other locations.

As one of the largest and fastest-growing powered access companies in the UK, AFI-Rentals builds success by nurturing talent and rewarding hard work. If you are looking for a fast-paced and rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.

Although experience would be an advantage, it is not essential as full training will be given. We are more interested in looking for individuals who are eager to learn and excel within the specialist world of spider delivery and site operations across the UK.

As a Spider Delivery Driver / Operator, you will:

• Drive a 16t rigid delivery wagon paired with a Spiderlift to and from customer sites across the UK.
• Safe Operation: Safely position and operate the Spiderlift at elevated work areas for diverse site requirements, following safety guidelines.
• Site Setup: Precisely position and operate Spiderlift equipment for diverse site requirements.
• Equipment Care: Perform comprehensive pre-start checks and basic maintenance and promptly report any equipment issues.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of site operations, equipment usage, inspections, and hours worked.
• Safety Compliance: Strictly adhere to safety regulations and company policies and stay continuously updated on industry standards, safety procedures, and equipment technologies.
• Customer Interaction: Maintain professionalism when working with clients across various sites and industries.

We offer an excellent benefits package:

• 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays
• Inclusion in a profit share scheme
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions (from age 22, but voluntary enrolment can be made before this age. Opt-out available)
• Death-in-Service benefit of 2 x salary
• Healthcare cash plan
• MyAFI: A comprehensive employee benefits, rewards, and discount programme. Benefits include the Cycle2Work Scheme, Aviva private medical insurance, and holiday trading, to name a few

• Must be comfortable working at height with equipment operating at various elevations across different sites
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early starts, nights, and weekends
• Outgoing and enthusiastic approach to technical and customer-facing work with excellent communication skills
• Good timekeeping, able to use initiative in complex site environments, and
• Physical fitness to handle equipment setup and operation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team
• Comfortable working across various site types, including construction and infrastructure locations
• A basic technical understanding of site operations would be an advantage

AFI-Rentals is one of the UK's leading powered access rental companies, providing everything a person needs to work at height safely. From a modern specialist rental fleet to high-quality training, we are a one-stop shop for the working-at-height industry.

Our core values are teamwork, customer service, and profitability, and we believe employee professional development is at the heart of our success. Because of this, we are an accredited Investors in People company - and have been for many years.

We also have a strong emphasis on Health and Safety and are proud to hold various accreditations, such as:
- ISO9001
- ISO14001
- ISO45001
- 5-Star Achilles BuildingConfidence
- Gold RoSPA award
+ more

Please note that we operate a 2-stage interview process and online testing to screen candidates.

Ready to redefine your career path? Take the first step and apply for this Spider Delivery Driver & Operator role now!