At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive and operate vehicles on-site, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
- Company: Join a busy industrial operation in Lancashire with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Earn £14.50 – £15.50 per hour, with full training and overtime opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy long-term stability and career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Step away from traditional driving and enjoy a hands-on, varied role.
- Qualifications: Must hold a Class 2 licence; no prior experience needed.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 16.5 £ per hour.
Location: Chorley
Salary: £14.50 – £15.50 per hour
Role: Permanent | Full Time
OVERVIEW
We’re recruiting for a Class 2 Driver / Site Operative to join a busy industrial operation in Lancashire. This is a varied, hands-on role that would suit someone with a Class 2 licence who wants something different from traditional delivery driving. You’ll be working entirely on-site, operating vehicles and equipment, supporting the day-to-day running of the operation and helping to ensure the site remains clean, safe and well maintained. You don’t need previous experience within this type of environment. Full training will be provided, so we’re looking for someone reliable, practical and willing to learn.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Holds a Class 2 / Category C licence – essential
- Confident operating larger vehicles
- Practical, hands-on and comfortable working outdoors
- Good awareness of Health & Safety
- Reliable and proactive
- Happy working independently and as part of a team
- Willing to learn how to operate additional site equipment
- Previous industrial, waste, construction, quarry or plant experience would be beneficial but isn't essential
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate vehicles and equipment around the site
- Carry out daily vehicle and equipment checks
- Help maintain internal roads and operational areas
- Complete routine site inspections
- Support environmental and dust-control measures
- Identify and report defects, hazards or maintenance issues
- Assist with general site cleaning and maintenance
- Provide additional operational support when required
- Follow all site Health & Safety procedures
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- £14.50 – £15.50 per hour
- Permanent, full-time position
- Consistent hours
- Overtime available
- Full training provided
- Opportunity to learn additional plant and site equipment
- Long-term stability
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Free on-site parking
- Pay progression opportunities
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS
Blackburn, Burnley, Accrington, Chorley, Leyland, Preston, Darwen
If you’re a Class 2 Driver looking to move away from traditional delivery work and into a stable, hands-on role with more variety, we’d love to hear from you.
APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.
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