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Class 1 Driver

Reference: MAR20216724
Expiry date: 2021-04-16 17:30:00.000
Location: Bolton
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Overtime, Pension, Healthcare, Profit Share

Low Loader Driver (Class 1) - Manchester

Salary – £negotiable (DOE) + overtime + benefits

Do you want to work for a fast-paced national company, with excellent career progression prospects; where hard work is well rewarded? Then a job with AFI is for you.

We are currently looking to recruit a Regional Class 1 Driver to be based from our Manchester Depot in Bolton.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • You must hold a Class 1 licence as a minimum.
  • You will have experience of multi-drop delivery / collections.
  • You must hold your driver CPC.
  • A CSCS card would be beneficial, but is not essential.
  • Experience of loading / unloading plant would be favourable, but again is not essential.
  • IPAF operator’s licence would be advantageous, but full training will be given if the right candidate doesn’t hold this.
  • You will also receive an excellent training induction programme, including approved IPAF Load and unload training.
  • You must be outgoing and enthusiastic.
  • As this is a customer facing role, excellent communication skills and a friendly approach are a must.
  • Time keeping and using your own initiative will be important aspects of the role, so you should be proficient at these skills.

AFI group of companies is a leading provider of access solutions, from the hire and purchase of access equipment, to accredited training and service / maintenance of machines. With a current network of 19 hire locations across the UK and over 6,500 machines, AFI has a strong emphasis on Health and Safety and is proud to hold various accreditations (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO18001, 5* Achilles Building Confidence, FORSE Silver, Gold RoSPA award – to name a few).

We offer an excellent benefits package:

  • 23 days holidays per year rising to 25, plus statutory holidays.
  • Inclusion in a monthly profit share scheme.
  • An auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions.
  • Death-in-Service benefit of 2 x salary.
  • Paid Overtime.
  • Healthcare Cash Plan.
  • In addition we have invested in an excellent induction programme, and staff training (we currently hold a Gold Investors in People award).