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Driver / Fitter – 7.5 Tonne
Birstall, Leicestershire
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Salary
- £30,940 - Annum
- Recruiter
- Route 1
- Closes
- 07 Dec 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Driver / Fitter – 7.5 Tonne Beavertail
Salary: £30,940 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:00pm
Holiday: 19 days annual leave + bank holidays
Full-time, Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a Driver / Fitter to join a busy plant hire company supplying plant machinery up to 3 tonnes.
This is a varied, hands-on role, with approximately 70% of your time spent driving a 7.5-tonne beavertail vehicle, delivering and collecting plant machinery. The remaining time will be spent in the yard preparing and maintaining equipment ready for delivery.
The Role
* Driving a 7.5-tonne beavertail vehicle
* Delivering and collecting plant machinery from customers and sites
* Loading and unloading equipment safely
* Preparing plant machinery prior to delivery
* Carrying out basic checks and general maintenance
* Keeping the yard and equipment clean, organised and ready for hire
* Working as part of a small, friendly team
* Following all relevant health & safety procedures
Full training will be provided on all aspects of the role, including the plant equipment and fitting duties.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
* Holds a valid 7.5-tonne driving licence
* Has previous experience driving a beavertail or similar vehicle (desirable)
xjnqpsq * Is practical and enjoys hands-on work
* Is reliable, punctual and hardworking
* Has a good attitude and is willing to learn
* Can work independently and as part of a team
* Takes pride in keeping vehicles and equipment in good condition
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a stable, Monday-to-Friday position with full training and the opportunity to develop their skills within the plant hire industry
Ad ID: 5419121468
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