Regional HGV Class 1 Driver
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026.
General information
Reference
010647
Publication start date
27/10/2026
Job description
Drivers
Post description
Driver - HGV Class 1 - Regional
Vacancy details
Division
4 Group - Guernsey - Driver
Title
Regional HGV Class 1 Driver
Contract type
Permanent Full Time
Vacancy location
Location
Showground Road, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA66AJ
Location
United Kingdom, South West, South West Plant & Tools
Requester
Number of positions to be provided
1
Employment Details
Contract hours
42.50
About the role
The Role
Our nationwide Plant and Tool division hires a range of equipment including diggers, dumpers and small power tools to companies within the construction, utilities and infrastructure sectors.
The Regional HGV Driver is responsible for transporting our plant and equipment quickly and efficiently around their assigned region. Based out of a home depot you will travel throughout the region covering for sickness and holidays, or where additional resource is required. You will also be responsible for training existing HGV Drivers on safe loading and unloading of vehicles - training will be provided by RoSPA and you will receive an NPORS qualification in loading and unloading
As the role provides support across a region you will be provided with a company vehicle and fuel card and will be required to stay away from home if covering in remote areas.
About You
Applicants applying for the role of Regional HGV Driver should have/be:
- Significant experience working within an HGV driving role loading, delivering and collecting heavy plant equipment from customer sites is essential
- Class 1 driving licence, Driver CPC with a minimum of 35 hours completed and valid Digital Tachograph card
- An understanding of Health & Safety protocols and the ability to follow these guidelines in the workplace
- Excellent customer service skills and strong attention to detail
About Us
About GAP and What We Offer
You'll be joining an industry leader that's growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we're proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provider-supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Pumps, Power and Environmental, and Event Services.
As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way. That means:
- More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game
- Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long-term decisions that support your success
- Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one
- Support that values you - from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support Whether you're hands-on or customer-focused, there's a place for you at GAP where your work makes a difference. If you're up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we'd love to hear from you! Ready to get started? Upload your CV and complete our short application-we'll take it from there. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.