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.

AFI is currently looking to recruit a Class 1 Driver to work from their Birmingham depot.

We would welcome applications for this Class 1 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 1, CPC, Multi-drop, CSCS, IPAF, and Driver. Apply today, and we'll be in touch with the next steps.

About the RoleWe are currently looking to recruit a Class 1 HGV Driver based from Birmingham, 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 £41,158 plus overtime, bonus, contributory pension and other benefits as listed below.

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

You must hold a Class 1 licence as a minim.
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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed