Class 1 Driver

Company: Westwood Recruitment
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

  • Transport rail plant and heavy machinery using low loader trailers.
  • Carry out vehicle and load safety checks before and after each journey.
  • Ensure all loads are secured in accordance with legal and company requirements.
  • Deliver and collect equipment from rail depots, construction sites, and project locations.
  • Complete all relevant transport documentation accurately.
  • Maintain high standards of safety and professionalism at all times.

Requirements

  • Valid Class 1 (C+E) Licence.
  • Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
  • Previous low loader experience is essential.
  • Experience transporting plant and machinery essential.
  • Good understanding of load securing procedures and transport regulations.
  • Strong safety awareness and professional attitude.
  • Flexibility to work varied hours and occasional nights away when required.

Pay Rates

HGV 1 Day Low Loader: £19 ph basic, £28.50 ph overtime after 8 hrsHGV 1 Night Low Loader: £20 ph basic, £30 ph overtime after 8 hrsHGV 1 Weekend Low Loader: £21 ph basic, £31.50 ph overtime after 8 hrs

Benefits

Our market‑leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle, including a virtual GP, free mental health counseling, a salary finance scheme that allows you to access 50% of earned pay before payday for a small fee, access to high street discounts through the Perkify platform, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, life cover (the greater of equivalent annual salary or £10,000 minimum), a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and the chance to win up to £1,000 each week.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026