Location: Leeds
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time | Overtime Paid at 1.5x
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver with a background in the plant hire industry to join a well-established and growing business based in Leeds.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional driver who has experience transporting plant machinery and construction equipment. You'll be responsible for the safe delivery and collection of a wide range of plant hire equipment to customer sites, ensuring high standards of safety, customer service, and compliance are maintained at all times.
Key Responsibilities
* Safely operate a Class 1 (C+E) HGV in line with all DVSA and road transport regulations.
* Deliver and collect plant hire equipment, including excavators, dumpers, rollers, telehandlers, and other construction machinery.
* Load, secure, and unload machinery safely using the correct procedures and equipment.
* Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly.
* Complete delivery paperwork and transport documentation accurately.
* Liaise professionally with customers, site personnel, and the transport team.
* Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service.
* Follow all health and safety procedures and company policies.
Requirements
* Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence.
* Driver CPC qualification.
* Digital Tachograph Card.
* Previous experience transporting plant hire or construction equipment.
* Good understanding of load securing and safe loading/unloading practices.
* Strong knowledge of transport legislation and driver compliance.
* Excellent communication and customer service skills.
* Reliable, professional, and safety-focused approach.
Desirable
* CPCS, NPORS or other plant-related qualifications.
* Experience operating plant machinery for loading and unloading.
* HIAB licence (advantageous but not essential).
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per year.
* Overtime paid at double time.
* Modern, well-maintained fleet.
* Ongoing training and development.
* Company pension scheme.
* Paid annual leave.
* Long-term career opportunities with a growing business.
* Supportive and friendly working environment.
If you're an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver with plant hire experience looking for your next opportunity in Leeds, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered
Salary description
£35000.00 - £45000.00 per year