Job Description

HGV Class 2 Driver / Operator
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Driver to extend your skills and become a Driver / Operator in our Specialist Vehicle mount division. As a Driver/ Operator you will drive the vehicle mounted access equipment to site and operate in line with the customers requirements.
This could be as varied as setting up a camera crew at a sporting event, lighting equipment on a film set or providing access for window cleaning at height. In this role as Driver/ Operator, good customer service skills are essential as well as an HGV class 2 licence. Full training in the operation of our equipment will be provided for the right candidate.
In return you will receive a competitive salary with an OTE of 50k annually, which includes shift allowances and overtime, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, life assurance, Westfield Health Insurance and full training.
Responsibilities include: -

• Operating truck mounted mobile elevation platforms.
• Drive vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, as appropriate to category of licence held.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle and ancillary equipment.
• Comply with all relevant legislation regarding safety, and working time etc.
• Site and set up machine correctly in accordance with training and operators manual.
• Act as an ambassador for the company, providing a high standard of customer care and being polite at all times.
• Relay appropriate customer queries to depot staff as required.
• Accurately complete all relevant paperwork.
• Ensure current test and thorough examination reports are carried out.

The ideal candidate will have: -

• Good interpersonal skills and an understanding of the importance of excellent customer service are essential.
• You must hold a HGV class 2 licence.
• A head for working at heights.
• Flexibility with working hours, to include some nights and regular weekends.

Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's leading specialist provider of Powered Access rental equipment, with the largest and broadest fleet, local depots spread across the country and our wealth of experience partnering with companies in a variety of sectors including Construction, Warehouse & Distribution, Aviation, Facilities Management, Industrial Services, Telecoms and Media, our customers can depend on us to provide the right solution to support their every working at height need.
At Nationwide Platforms, your safety is absolutely our priority. Our award winning BlueSky Solutions and Training division offer our customers access to the latest and safest ways to work and through long standing partnerships with our manufacturers, we will always provide equipment that will lead the way to a safer industry. Some of our innovations include the award-winning secondary guarding systems and Harness ON(TM), a range of pioneering Material Handling Attachments (MHAs), and the SkySentry(TM) control and monitoring system.
At Nationwide Platforms, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We recognise that a variety of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is crucial to our success in the Powered Access industry. Our commitment is to ensure that every employee feels respected, valued, and supported in their work environment

Skills Required