Class 2 HGV Driver (Freelance)

Location: Preston
Salary: £Neg
Contract: Long Term Contract
Type: Full Time

Job Title: Class 2 HGV Driver
Location: Preston head office. Covering North West
Duration: On going. Could go temp to perm
Start Date: ASAP

• Delivery / collection and setup of site accommodation (cabins) to create an administrative centre for the project duration
• Relocation of site accommodation as dictated by the company's project requirements
• Delivery / collection of plant / equipment to / from site
• Delivery / collection of scaffold, site fencing, site materials and components
• Assist yard personnel with readying, loading, tidying and general housekeeping requirements
• Assist yard personnel with maintenance & preparation of construction site cabins, including scraping / painting / cleaning

• Valid HGV class 2 licence (class C)
• Valid Driver CPC card
• Valid digital tacograph card
• Proven experience as a HGV Driver or in a similar role
• Excellent driving skills with a clean driving record
• Physical strength to load and unload heavy items safely
• Awareness of current road haulage legislation and HGV operations
• Thorough driving knowledge of the North West
• Thorough understanding of current health and safety legislation and best practice in haulage and construction
• Resilience when working to fixed deadlines and managing risk
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Ideally, the successful postholder will also hold the following:

• valid all terrain forklift licence (desirable)
• valid telehandler licence (desirable)

If available and interested, please apply with your CV or contact Fawkes & Reece bolton office and ask for James or Brad on the number