HGV Driver / General Labourer

An experienced HGVDriver is needed to join a leading property restoration specialist company based in Park Royal, London. This role predominantly involves manual operative tasks, with 15% of the responsibilities dedicated to driving.

Over the last decade, our client has grown significantly and continues to expand its portfolio of works, requiring a dedicated team and resources to enable the company to deliver the best possible service to all clients. Our client works to restore some of the most important and historic buildings in London such as the National Gallery and the Bank of England .

This diverse role is crucial for ensuring the efficiency of the team by managing various operational tasks related to vehicle handling, equipment operation, and on-site support for building cleaning and restoration projects. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, and securely strapping down vehicles, conducting thorough vehicle checks for safety, assisting specialists during projects, and driving and operating specialised equipment such as truck mounts and MEWPS. The role also involves disseminating Health and Safety information, responding to client inquiries, fostering teamwork, and building strong client relationships.

To qualify you should be an experienced HGV Driver who is also happy to carry out Manual Operative / General Labourer tasks and who can demonstrate the following:

• MUST HAVE previous HIAB/truck mount experience
• MUST HAVE a category C driving licence/Class 2 (with C+E/Class 1 Highly desirable)
• MUST BE comfortable working at heights as their truck mounts have a reach over 50 metres
• MUST BE willing to work nights and weekends
• IPAF - Experience operating truck mount platforms category 1b (with 3a and 3b desirable)
• MUST BE able to work flexibly including nights, early mornings and weekends as required
• Excellent communication skills
• IPAF 3a, 3b and 1b are desirable, but not essential
• A CSCS card is desirable, but not essential

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced HGV Driver to progress their career in a progressive and friendly company that will reward you with many benefits including annual bonus, birthday and Christmas leave, company pension scheme plus much more.