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Class 2 Driver

AFI Group
Hampshire
1 month ago
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About the Role

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.


AFI is currently looking to recruit a Class 2 Driver to work from their Winchester depot.

We would welcome applications for this Class 2 Driver role from candidates who are willing to learn new skills, work hard, are committed to giving first-class customer service, and possess any of the following skills or attributes: Class 2, CPC, Multi-drop, CSCS, IPAF, and Driver. Apply today, and we'll be in touch with the next steps.


Job Opportunity

We are currently looking to recruit a Class 2 HGV Driver based from Winchester, from where you will deliver and collect our hire machines to/from customer sites in and around the local area.

The salary for this role is £35,256 plus overtime, bonus, contributory pension and other benefits as listed below.


Essential Skills

  • You must hold a Class 2 licence.
  • You will have experience with multi-drop delivery/collections.
  • You must hold your driver CPC.
  • You must be outgoing and enthusiastic.
  • As this is a customer-facing role, excellent communication skills and a friendly approach are a must.
  • Timekeeping and using your initiative will be important aspects of this role, so you should be proficient in these skills.


  • A CSCS card would be beneficial but is not essential.
  • Experience in loading/unloading plant would be favourable but again is not essential as full training will be given.
  • You will also receive an excellent training induction programme, including approved IPAF Operator and load/unload training.


About Company

AFI-Rentals are one of the UK’s leading powered access rental companies and we provide everything a person needs to work at height safely. From a modern specialist rental fleet to high-quality training, we are a one-stop-shop for the working-at-height industry.

Our core values are teamwork, customer service, and profitability, and we believe employee professional development is at the heart of our success.

We also have a strong emphasis on Health and Safety and are proud to hold various accreditations, such as:

  • ISO9001
  • ISO14001
  • ISO45001
  • Gold RoSPA award
  • + more


Please note that we operate a 2-stage interview process and online testing to screen candidates.


DE&I

AFI Group of Companies provides equal opportunities and is committed to the principle of equality regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, political opinion or affiliation, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability.

We will apply employment policies that are fair, equitable and consistent with the skills and abilities of our employees and the needs of the business


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).

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