Trainee Hgv Driver - Wakefield, United Kingdom - Smart Recruit Online

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Wakefield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Trainee HGV Drivers required - No experience needed

Full training provided to take you up to Class C+E (Class 1).
Starting salary is £ 22,000 plus overtime and benefits, with staged increases as training completed.

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.

All training will be provided f
ree of charge provided that the employee remains with the company for two years.

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 applicants with attributes, or an enthusiasm for developing skills in the following areas: Trainee HGV Driver, driving, C+E, Class 1, customer service, communication, IPAF, loading, unloading, machine inspection, plant machinery, and mechanical.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent benefits package:

You will also receive an excellent training induction programme, including approved IPAF Operator and Load/Unload training, machine inspection training, driver CPC training, IPAF, and Truck-Mount Operator training
25 days holidays per year plus statutory holidays
Inclusion in a profit share scheme
An autoenrolment pension scheme with employer contributions
DeathinService 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 an Investors in People award).

Essential Skills:

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

Desired Skills:

A mechanical aptitude would be beneficial as you will be inspecting, delivering, and collecting our fleet of plant machinery as part of this Trainee HGV Driver role.

About Company:

AFI Group 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 21 hire locations across the UK, AFI has a strong emphasis on health and safety and is proud to hold various accreditations (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, 5* Achilles BuildingConfidence, and a Gold RoSPA award - to name a few).

Essential 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