Trainee HGV Drivers required - No experience needed!
Full training provided to take you up to Class C+E (Class 1).
The starting salary is £ 26,000 plus overtime and benefits, with staged increases as training pleted.
Do you want to work for a fast-paced pany, with excellent career progression prospects, where hard work is well rewarded? Then a job with AFI is for you.
AFI currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee HGV Driver position to be based at our West London depot. The successful candidate will receive all the training required to gain your LGV Class 1 licence (C+E). All training will be provided free of charge provided that the employee remains with pany for two years.
The successful candidate will also be trained to carry out pre-delivery inspections on our machinery and to operate truck mounted platforms. You will be employed in these roles while undergoing HGV driver training and then until such time that a suitable driving vacancy es available. This will help provide invaluable experience on our fleet of equipment for when later transferring into a driving role as positions e available.
We would e applications from candidates with experience or an interest in developing skills in the following areas: Trainee HGV Driver, driving, logistics_driving, C+E, Class 1, customer service, IPAF, loading, unloading, machine inspection, driver, plant machinery, mechanical.
BenefitsWe offer an excellent benefits package:
The successful candidate will be trained to HGV Class 1 free of charge. However, this offer is made subject to you remaining in pany's employment for two years following pletion of your course. Should you leave AFI during the two-year period, you will be required to pay back the full cost of the course.You will also receive an excellent training induction programme, including approved IPAF operator and load/unload training, machine inspection training, drivers CPC training, IPAF and truck mount operator training.25 days holidays per year plus statutory holidays.Inclusion in a profit share scheme.An auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions.Death-in-Service benefit of 2 x salary.Paid overtime.Healthcare cash plan.In addition, we have invested in an excellent induction programme, and staff training (we currently hold an Investors in People award).
Essential SkillsAn outgoing and enthusiastic individual who is willing to learn new skills.As this is a customer facing role, munication skills and a friendly approach are a must.Desirable SkillsA mechanical aptitude would be beneficial as you will be inspecting, delivering, and collecting our fleet of plant machinery as part of this Trainee HGV Driver role.
About CompanyAFI Group is a leading provider of access solutions, from the hire and purchase of access equipment, to accredited training and service / maintenance of machines. With a current network of 21 hire locations across the UK, AFI has a strong emphasis on Health and Safety and is proud to hold various accreditations (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, 5* Achilles BuildingConfidence, Gold RoSPA award - to name a few).
Please note that we operate a 2-stage interview process and online testing to screen candidates.