Class 1 Driver (Temp to Perm)

  • Job Reference: 142/00135
  • Date Posted: 6 March 2026
  • Employer: Driver Hire Basingstoke & Newbury
  • Location: Newbury, Berkshire
  • Salary: £17.52 to £19.63 Per Hour
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

We have a client specializing in compact plant equipment with a location in the Newbury aera looking for a experienced Class 1 Driver. Our client is a family run business that has been around for nearly 40 years in the plant equipment industry. They have a total of eight depots around the UK. As part of this role you would be transporting plant equipment from their Newbury Depot to their other 7 depots.

 

Duties would include;

  • Ensure the safe transport of various types of plant equipment.

  • Aiding in the safe loading as well as unloading of plant equipment.

  • Ensuring that all the relevant paperwork is completed in a timely manor.

  • Completion of daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness.


 

Ideal candidate;

  • Would have proven experience in the plant hire, construction or a related industry

  • Hold a current Category C+E (Class 1) license with a year's driving experience along with up to date CPC and valid Tachograph.

  • Experience working both in a team as well as with clients.


 

This is a temp to perm role working Monday to Friday, 45 hours a week. The working hours are 07:00 - 16:30. There may be occasion when an overnight stay is required, in which case a meal supplement will be provided during the temp period.

 

Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package.