Location: Halesworth (Suffolk)
Department: Transport
Salary: DOE
About M O'Brien Plant Hire:
M O’Brien Plant Hire is a leading provider of plant hire and transport services across the UK, renowned for its commitment to safety, sustainability and high-quality service. With a strong reputation in the construction and infrastructure sectors, we operate a modern, well-maintained fleet and pride ourselves on professional, reliable delivery.
We are currently seeking experienced and dedicated Class 2 HGV Drivers to join our growing logistics team. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery and collection of plant machinery/materials to and from construction sites nationwide.
Key Responsibilities:
Safely load, secure, transport and offload plant machinery and equipment
Conduct vehicle and load safety checks prior to departure
Deliver and collect plant across various client sites in a timely manner
Maintain accurate paperwork and delivery records
Comply with all traffic laws, regulations, and company policies
Represent M O’Brien Plant Hire professionally at all times with clients and site staff
Liaise with the transport office regarding schedules and instructions
Report any vehicle defects, incidents or delays promptly
Requirements:
Valid UK Class 2 driving licence
Valid CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence)
Valid Tachograph (Digital Driver Card)
Experience transporting plant, construction equipment, or similar loads ( Required)
Knowledge of load securing and operation of Beavertail/trailers
Strong understanding of health & safety and transport compliance
Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
Flexibility with start times and occasional overnight stays if required
Desirable:
NPORS, or CPCS qualification for loading/unloading plant (advantageous)
Experience working in construction logistics or with a plant hire company
Knowledge of route planning and satellite navigation systems
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.
