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HGV Class 1 Driver

Nationwide Platforms
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO32 1BH, England

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for an HGV Class 1 Driver responsible for delivering and collecting powered access machines on a low loader vehicle.
  • Candidates must hold an HGV Class 1 license and a full CPC card, with prior experience preferred but not mandatory as full training will be provided.
  • The role emphasizes excellent customer service skills and adherence to health and safety regulations.
  • The competitive salary is complemented by 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, health insurance, and a pension plan.
  • Nationwide Platforms, part of the Loxam Group, is committed to providing a safe working environment and values diversity in its workforce.

HGV Class 1 Driver

We are looking for an HGV Class 1 HGV Driver to deliver and collect powered access machines on a low loader vehicle.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the UK market leader in powered access, as full training can be provided.

As an HGV class 1 driver we are looking for people that have the correct licenses, hold a CPC card, enjoy dealing with people on a daily basis, have excellent customer service skills and understand the importance of health and safety within an organisation.

In return you'll receive full training, a competitive salary, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, life assurance, Westfield Health Insurance, auto enrolment pension and access to retail discounts.

Responsibilities include: -

  • Load and unload machines in accordance with the Company code of practice and use appropriate equipment.
  • Maintaining security of load when loading, transporting and delivering machines.
  • Handover machines to customers and familiarise customers with machine operation
  • Carry out daily checks on vehicle and ancillary equipment.
  • Comply with legislation regarding vehicle safety, tachographs operation and working time.
  • Relay appropriate customer queries to depot staff as required.
  • Act as an ambassador for the company, providing high standard of customer care and being polite at all times.
  • Accurately complete all relevant paperwork.


About you: -

  • You must hold an HGV class 1 license & a full CPC card.
  • Experience of driving a low loader vehicle delivering plant or recovering vehicles is preferred, though full training can be provided.
  • An understanding of the importance of customer service is essential as you will be responsible for demonstrating our equipment to customers.
  • A demonstrable understanding of HGV vehicle safety and upkeep.

Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's leading specialist provider of Powered Access rental equipment, with the largest and broadest fleet, local depots spread across the country and our wealth of experience partnering with companies in a variety of sectors including Construction, Warehouse & Distribution, Aviation, Facilities Management, Industrial Services, Telecoms and Media, our customers can depend on us to provide the right solution to support their every working at height need.


At Nationwide Platforms, your safety is absolutely our priority. Our award winning BlueSky Solutions and Training division offer our customers access to the latest and safest ways to work and through long standing partnerships with our manufacturers, we will always provide equipment that will lead the way to a safer industry. Some of our innovations include the award-winning secondary guarding systems and Harness ON?, a range of pioneering Material Handling Attachments (MHAs), and the SkySentry? control and monitoring system.

With an established workforce which supports an inclusive and diverse organisation, we are deeply committed to equal opportunities for our existing and prospective employees and recognise that our people are our greatest asset.


For further information please contact the Recruitment Team on 01455 206808 or

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