Free HGV Training - Trainee HGV Class 1 Driver
As one of the largest and fastest-growing powered access companies in the UK, AFI-Rentals builds success by nurturing talent and rewarding hard work. If you are looking for a fast-paced and rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will be trained to carry out pre-delivery inspections on our machinery, operate truck-mounted platforms and complete site surveys to be able to specify the correct equipment for certain applications.
You will be employed in these roles while undergoing HGV driver training and then until such time that a suitable driving vacancy becomes available. This will help provide invaluable experience on our fleet of equipment for when later transferring into a driving role as positions become available.
We would welcome applications from candidates with experience or an interest in developing skills in the following areas: Trainee HGV Driver, driving, C+E, Class 1, customer service, IPAF, loading, unloading, machine inspection, driver, plant machinery, mechanical.
• An outgoing and enthusiastic individual who is willing to learn new skills.
• As this is a customer-facing role, excellent communication skills and a friendly approach are a must.
About the RoleThe successful candidate will be trained to carry out pre-delivery inspections on our machinery and to operate truck-mounted platforms.
You will be employed in these roles while undergoing HGV driver training and then until such time that a suitable driving vacancy becomes available. This will help provide invaluable experience on our fleet of equipment for when later transferring into a driving role as positions become available.
We would welcome applications from candidates with experience or an interest in developing skills in the following areas: Trainee HGV Driver, driving, C+E, Class 1, customer service, IPAF, loading, unloading, machine inspection, driver, plant machinery, mechanical.
The pay structure starts at an entry level of £32,081 plus overtime and incentives and will increase as you gain more qualifications. Permanent driver roles are significantly higher than this. Further details of the pay structure will be given at interview.
Benefits
25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays.
Inclusion in a profit share scheme.
An auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions (from aged 22, but voluntary enrolment can be made before this age. Opt-out available).
Death-in-Service benefit of 2 x salary.
Healthcare cash plan.
MyAFI, a comprehensive employee benefits, rewards, and discount programme. Benefits include Cycle2Work scheme, Aviva private medical insurance, and Holiday Trading, to name a few.
Christmas Bonus Payment (Discretionary).
Requirements
• An outgoing and enthusiastic individual who is willing to learn new skills.
• As this is a customer-facing role, excellent communication skills and a friendly approach are a must.
• Must possess a valid driving licence and have their own transport as the role will involve working from different locations (use of your car to get to locations other than your home depot will be fully expensed)
