HGV Multi-Skilled Driver in Maidstone

FM Conway is currently looking for an experienced Class 1 & Class 2 Multi-Skilled Driver to join our dynamic Surfacing division. This is a varied and hands-on role supporting our surfacing and highways operations by transporting plant, machinery, materials and specialist equipment safely and efficiently across our projects.

As a Multi-Skilled Driver, you will be responsible for operating Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles, transporting plant using a low loader, delivering fuel using a diesel bowser, supplying water using a water bowser and supporting operational teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule. This is a full-time, permanent position, working both days and nights, based out of Chelsfield, Kent.

As our Class 1 and Class 2 Multi-Skilled Driver you will:

• Safely operate Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles across a range of highways and surfacing projects.
• Transport surfacing plant and equipment using a low loader in accordance with company procedures and road transport legislation.
• Deliver diesel to site plant and equipment using an ADR-compliant diesel bowser.
• Supply water to site operations using a water bowser to support dust suppression and operational requirements.
• Carry out daily vehicle and equipment inspections, reporting defects and ensuring all vehicles remain roadworthy and compliant.
• Load, secure and unload plant and equipment safely, ensuring all loads are transported in line with legal requirements.
• Complete all required transport documentation, vehicle checks and delivery records accurately.
• Work closely with Supervisors and operational teams to support the planned works programme.
• Follow and promote safe working practices in line with company policies and Health & Safety legislation.
• Identify and communicate any resource or logistical requirements to ensure efficient delivery of works.

What skills and experience do you need?

We are looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Driver with a strong background within the highways, surfacing or construction industry. You will have:

• A valid Class 1 and Class 2 UK driving licence.
• A valid Driver CPC qualification.
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• CSCS card.
• National Highways Passport (Desirable).
• A current ADR Licence (minimum for the transport of diesel/fuel).
• Previous experience operating a low loader and transporting plant and machinery.
• Experience operating diesel and water bowsers within a highways or construction environment.
• A good understanding of load security, transport legislation and vehicle compliance.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly as part of a team.

What benefits will you receive?

As our Class 1 & Class 2 Multi-Skilled Driver, we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, life assurance, opportunities for internal and external training and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. We also offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits including 24-hour advice lines and support from our in-house Mental Health First Aiders.

FM Conway is a business of families with over 60 years' experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. The heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.

Our Surfacing Division has worked on a number of incredible projects over the last 60 years, and we are extremely proud of what we have achieved. Our services encompass all the essential activities needed to keep the UK's roads in optimum condition. From rapid response pothole repair programmes through to planing, machine lay surfacing and civil construction projects, our teams have the experience, skills and expertise to deliver projects safely and efficiently from inception to completion.

So, if you would like to join our family as our Class 1 & Class 2 Multi-Skilled Driver, then please click 'Apply' today.

FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life. At our heart we are a business that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for. We believe in people, not algorithms. That's why every application is personally reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team - never by AI. We look forward to receiving your application!