Class 1 Driver (Wagon & Drag)
Oxfordshire Starting rate £17.00 per hour (45 hours per week) + overtime paid at time and a half
Job Purpose
Due to continued expansion, my client is actively seeking Class 1 drivers to join our operations team. This role involves driving Wagon & Drag vehicles and being part of a Trackway team installing and recovering mats.
What They Do
They are the sole supplier of a class-leading site access solution, hiring and installing matting systems across the UK. Their clients span industries such as construction, events, crane hire, and temporary builds, with a particularly strong presence in the utility sector. This ensures access to critical sites like power networks, railway lines, and energy installations, regardless of weather conditions.
Committed to health and safety, career development, environmental sustainability, and teamwork, we provide exceptional service to our clients while fostering a supportive workplace for employees.
Essential Functions
This position requires flexibility to work as an HGV 1 Wagon & Drag driver and support Trackway crew operations across the UK. This includes working in teams of two or more and spending nights away in your truck (without sharing accommodations).
The successful applicant will have:
* Ability to follow precise directions
* Strong record-keeping skills
* Willingness to train in operating heavy equipment (crane)
* Basic knowledge of hand tools
* Commitment to health and safety protocols
* Good interpersonal skills for teamwork
* Flexible availability, including occasional weekends
* Willingness to assist in installing and removing mats
* Preferred but not essential experience in construction or transmission & distribution
* Ability to pass background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and drug/alcohol screening
* Reliable, motivated, and able to work independently
Full training and development opportunities will be provided, with potential for career progression.
Requirements
* Current HGV Class 1 Licence & valid CPC Licence
* CSCS card preferred (not essential, as full training will be provided)
Benefits
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Life insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Wellness programme
* Career progression opportunities
Schedule
* Monday to Friday
* UK-wide travel required
Application Questions
* Are you able to work away from home Monday-Friday anywhere in the UK?
Licence/Certification
* HGV 1 Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
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