Regional HGV Class 1 Driver in Durham

We are looking for a Regional Class 1 HGV Driver based from any of our Scotland depots, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Edinburgh & Dundee, but providing cover for all the depots and drivers across Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity to join the UK market leader in powered access. With this role you will be required to travel and cover the depots where needed across the region. Travel and accommodation arrangements will be paid for by the company when this is required.

As an HGV class 1 driver we are looking for people that have the correct licences, 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 will receive full training, a competitive salary of £32,500 plus a regional allowance of £4,000, 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 licence & a full CPC card.
• Flexible with staying away from home on average three nights per week (accommodation provided).
• 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.

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.