HGV Class 2 Plant Lorry Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are a plant hire company based between Crawley and Horsham, West Sussex. We are looking to recruit a hardworking, experienced and dedicated HGV Class 2 Lorry Driver for our family run business, delivering mini diggers, excavators and dumpers.
The perfect candidate will have experience in the construction industry and be experienced and competent with loading and unloading plant machinery. (Please do not apply unless you have experience in handling mini diggers, excavators and dumpers). The successful candidate will be required to undertake daily driving duties whilst complying with all legal obligations, company procedures and instructions and adhere to all associated Health & Safety requirements. Additional duties in the yard as required, turning machines around ready for hire, maintaining their lorry, keeping necessary records and completing necessary paperwork.
The successful candidate will be a team player with good communication and customer service skills. We offer a good rate of pay for the correct candidate.
The position is based in West Sussex and surrounding areas.; Monday to Friday 730am - 5pm.
Background and reference checks will be required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £132.50 per day
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Crawley, West Sussex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Driving: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (required)
- HGV Class 2 (C) License (required)
- Hold a valid Digital Tacho Card (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HGV Class 2 Plant Lorry Driver
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Class 2 Plant Lorry Driver roles across Central Plant Hire's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £17 - £17 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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