HGV Class 1 Driver CatC+E & Class 2 Driver CatC (with Plant Load Experience)

  • APEX PLANT GROUP
  • Lutterworth, Leicestershire
  • Oct 23, 2025
Full time Transportation Automotive

Job Description

About us

We are a family owned Plant haulage and Rental business based in South Leicestershire.

We are seeking a fully qualified HGV Class 1 (C+E) and Class 2 (C) driver (preferably with plant or industry experience) to work, Monday to Friday on a dayshift with our, friendly team. The core working hours are between 7.30am and 5:30pm, with average weekly working hours of around 50 hours. Previous experience of working in the Plant machinery sector is required.

Unfortunately due to the nature of our work, we will only accept applications from drivers with driving experience, rather than newly or recently qualified drivers.

The role will entail a balance of HGV driving, the loading and unloading of company plant equipment as well as hauling customers own equipment. The successful applicants will possess a valid HGV licence, Drivers CPC and digi-tacho card.

Duties Required:

Loading and unloading of Plant equipment on /off the HGV.

Securely chaining and securing the equipment.

Ensuring to comply to Health and Safety procedures at all times.

Delivering and collecting equipment to customer sites.

Handover machines to customers and familiarise customers with safe machine operation in accordance with company procedures.

Compliance with Drivers Hours regulations and duties for professional drivers.

The ideal Candidate will:

Have experience gained within the plant industry.

Act as an ambassador for the company, providing a high standard of customer care and being polite at all times.

Relay appropriate customer queries to depot staff as required.

Understand the importance of excellent customer service.

We offer:

A competitive hourly rate
28 days holiday including public holidays.
Monday-Friday working -as a driver there will always need to be an element of flexibility
Company pension scheme

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £14 p/hr depending on experience

Work remotely

No

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £14.00 per hour

Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking

Experience:
HGV Class 1: 1 year (preferred)
working in the plant sector: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
Driver CPC (required)

Work Location: In person