Driver Class 1 - Powered Access

Driver Category C with Towing - Newport - Monday to Friday - 06:30 - 15:30 - 45 hours per week

Speedy are the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job!

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, safe access equipment, and reliable logistics to our customers in construction, maintenance, and industrial sectors.

We are now looking to expand our team with a qualified and professional Driver Category C with Towingto deliver and collect powered access machines (such as MEWPs – scissor lifts, boom lifts, etc.) to and from customer sites.

The Role

As a Class 2 Powered Access Driver, you’ll be the face of our company on the road and on site. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Safely loading, unloading, and transporting powered access equipment using a rigid truck with plant body and/or beavertail.
• Carrying out vehicle and equipment checks, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Delivering excellent customer service at every delivery and collection.
• Completing relevant delivery paperwork and digital records accurately.
• Communicating effectively with the transport and hire desk team.
• Adhering to all road traffic and health & safety regulations.
  
  

For us to help you on your journey to success, here’s what you will need:

• Driving licence
• Good knowledge of the local area
• Strong customer focus
• Experience driving within the UK
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.
  
  

A Bit About You

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
• Think of yourself as a people-person
• Happy walking for long periods and going outside in any weather
• Strong sense of community and take pride in what you do
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
  
  

What We Offer

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management
  
  

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.

Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.