Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited
Class 1 Driver
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Our client is seeking a reliable and experienced Class 1 Driver to join our growing team based in Bedford.
This role involves the safe and efficient transportation of telehandlers and other plant, ensuring timely deliveries while upholding high standards of professionalism and customer service. If you're a skilled driver with a valid Class 1 licence and a strong commitment to safety and great customer service, it would be great to hear from you.
Class 1 Driver Job Overview
- Operate Class 1 HGV vehicles to deliver and collect telehandlers and various types of plant machinery across designated sites.
- Ensure all loads are securely and safely strapped, loaded, and unloaded in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Carry out daily vehicle checks and routine maintenance reporting to ensure roadworthiness and prevent downtime.
- Liaise with customers and site personnel to ensure smooth, timely, and professional equipment handovers.
- Complete delivery and collection documentation accurately and maintain clear records in line with company procedures.
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Class 1 Driver Job Requirements
- Experience in a similar position.
- Good time keeping skills and self-motivated.
- Driver DIGI Card.
- LGV Licence category C + CE.
- Excellent Customer Service skills.
- The ability to speak and write a good standard of English.
- Demonstrate a full and varied knowledge of all plant.
- In possession of a full, valid Driving Licence with no more than 3 points.
- NPORS Card.
- An update to date CPC record (evidence will need to be provided).
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Class 1 Driver Salary & Benefits
- Salary of £45,918
- Overtime paid at time and a quarter.
- 06:00 - 17:00 - 52.5 hours.
- Cash back on healthcare expenses including dental, optical & physio.
- Healthcare plan that focuses on wellbeing, helplines and more.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Pension.
- Life Cover.
- Retail discounts.
- Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Additional days leave on your birthday.
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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