Full job descriptionJR363: HGV Class 1 Driver
Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire
Salary: £37,800 Per Annum

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking an HGV Class 1 Driver to join their team.

This is a full-time, permanent position within the Transport Department of a leading UK generator hire company. The successful candidate will support the Rental, Sales and Service teams by delivering and collecting generators and associated equipment from a wide range of customer sites.

Duties and Responsibilities:
*Safely deliver and collect generators and associated equipment from customer sites.
*Operate a variety of vehicles, including 6- and 8-wheel rigid lorry-loaders, drawbar trailers and tractor units with flatbed trailers.
*Load and unload generators and associated equipment at the depot and customer sites.
*Start generators on delivery, connect fuel tanks and carry out initial checks.
*Provide customers with basic operational guidance where required.
*Deliver fuel to customer sites using fuel tankers or 4x4 vehicles with bowsers.
*Check equipment against paperwork and ensure all loads are correctly and securely positioned.
*Assist customers with cable management when required.
*Carry out basic equipment maintenance and cleaning duties.
*Maintain vehicles and working areas in a clean, safe and organised condition.
*Complete vehicle safety checks and comply with Tachograph and Working Time regulations.
*Follow company Health & Safety policies and relevant ISO procedures.
*Support the company’s continuous improvement programme.
*Provide a professional and customer-focused service at all times.
*Work flexible hours, including early starts and late finishes, in line with business requirements.
Skills and Qualifications:
*Class 1 Licence (Cat C+E)
*Experience operating relevant heavy goods vehicles.
*Digital Tachograph holder.
*Driver CPC
*CSCS Card
*Ability to work flexible hours, including early starts and late finishes.
*Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
*Professional and reliable approach to work.
*Good customer service and communication skills.
*Lorry Loader Licence (Hook) – desirable.
*ALLMI or RTITB loader qualification and experience – desirable.
*ADR Licence, minimum Class 3 covering Tanks & Packages – desirable.
Benefits:
*EOT Bonus Scheme.
*Training, upskilling and career progression.
*Company pension scheme.
*Buy and Sell Holiday scheme.
*Private medical scheme.
*Life assurance scheme.
*Access to healthcare support and counselling services.
*23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service up to 28 days.
*Competitive overtime rates.
JR363: HGV Class 1 Driver
Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire
Salary: £37,800 Per Annum