M O'Brien Group Of Companies

Class 1 HGV Driver

M O'Brien Group Of Companies  •  St Albans, GB (Onsite)  •  16 days ago
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Job Description

Job Title: Class 1 HGV Driver (Heavy Plant Transport)

Company:
M O’Brien Plant Hire Ltd
Depot: St Albans, Hertfordshire

Location: Nationwide
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent

About M O’Brien Plant Hire

M O’Brien Plant Hire is one of the UK’s leading providers of operated and self-drive plant hire, haulage and contracting services. We pride ourselves on safety, reliability and professionalism across all aspects of our operations. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Class 1 HGV Driver to join our dedicated transport team, delivering heavy plant and machinery to sites nationwide.

As a Class 1 Plant Driver, you’ll be responsible for the safe loading, securing, and transportation of heavy plant equipment — including excavators, dumpers, telehandlers, rollers and other specialist machinery — between our depots and customer sites. You’ll work closely with our logistics and site teams to ensure every delivery is completed efficiently and safely, maintaining the high standards expected of the M O’Brien Group.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate a Class 1 (C+E) vehicle for nationwide transport of plant and equipment.
  • Safely load and unload heavy machinery using ramps and securing equipment.
  • Conduct daily vehicle and trailer checks, ensuring compliance with company and DVSA standards.
  • Secure loads correctly in line with legal and company safety requirements.
  • Complete delivery and collection documentation accurately
  • Communicate effectively with transport planners and site personnel.
  • Maintain full knowledge and personal management of drivers’ hours to ensure continual compliance.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence
  • CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph card
  • Proven experience in transporting and loading heavy plant or construction machinery.
  • Strong knowledge of load restraint and weight distribution.
  • Excellent awareness of health & safety and transport legislation.

What We Offer

  • Competitive rates of pay with overtime opportunities.
  • Modern, well-maintained fleet and quality equipment.
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.
  • Work as part of a respected, safety-first transport team.

How to Apply

To apply via www.mobriengroup.com or direct on Indeed

M O'Brien Group Of Companies

About M O'Brien Group Of Companies

The M O'Brien group is continuing to grow and raise the bar within the construction industry. Led by a strong a motivated team, M O'Brien group is a multi disciplined service provider.

Our staff are hardworking and motivated individuals with a high knowledge of our industry, who are more than happy to help our customers with practical sound advice that comes from experience.

We invest in only the best Machinery to ensure we can provide a quality and reliable service to all of our customers no matter how big or small the Job. M O’Brien can supply a complete solution for Tier 1 Contractors and Land owners. From the demolition of an existing structure, earthworks, and civil engineering works leaving a turn key solution ready for build.

With the wide range of services that we offer, we can offer our clients

Nationwide plant hire

Nationwide Drainage installation services

Earthworks and site remediation

Demolition and Dismantling

Muck away services

Crushing/ Screening

Aggregate supply and haulage

Quarry and mineral site management.

Landfill and restoration site management

M O’Brien Group is renowned nationwide for its quality of its employees. We only employ the best, reliable and experienced operators to work alongside us. We have worked alongside our operators and site management teams for years and have a strong crew of talented individuals who have the M O’Brien Work ethic and conscientiousness to carry out the task to the highest standard.

Safety is extremely important to us, and if it can’t be done safely we do not do it. We work alongside clients that share our priority of getting everyone home safe each and every day. We are always at the forefront of innovation looking for safer ways to carry out higher risk tasks and have developed many tools that are now common practice in today’s industry.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
St Albans, GB
Year Founded
1991
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