Job Description
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Class 1 (C+E) Low Loader Driver on behalf of one of our valued clients operating within the UK rail industry. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a well- established company specialising in transportation of rail plant, machinery, and equipment to infrastructure projects across the country.
Key Responsibilities
- Transport rail plant and heavy machinery using low loader trailers.
- Carry out vehicle and load safety checks before and after each journey.
- Ensure all loads are secured in accordance with legal and company requirements.
- Deliver and collect equipment from rail depots, construction sites, and project locations.
- Complete all relevant transport documentation accurately.
- Maintain high standards of safety and professionalism at all times.
Requirements
- Valid Class 1 (C+E) Licence.
- Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
- Previous low loader experience is essential.
- Experience transporting plant and machinery essential
- Good understanding of load securing procedures and transport regulations.
- Strong safety awareness and professional attitude.
- Flexibility to work varied hours and occasional nights away when required.
Pay rates:
HGV 1 Day Low Loader 19ph basic 28.50ph overtime after 8hrs
HGV 1 Night Low Loader 20ph basic 30ph overtime after 8hrs
HGV 1 Weekend Low loader 21ph basic 31.50 overtime after 8hrs
This role is ideal for driven individuals seeking a dynamic position within logistics and transportation sectors. We value professionalism, safety consciousness, and excellent service delivery in all our drivers.
Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So, you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home.
Free counselling sessions mental health and awareness.
We offer financial well-being assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee.
When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Perkify This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our Perkify platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.
Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of 10,000 - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme.
We also give our employees a chance to win up to 1000 each week.
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