HGV & 7.5 Tonne Cherry Picker Operators
hace 2 días
Birmingham
Cherry Picker Operator – HGV & 7.5 Tonne (Midlands) Roles available: • 1 × HGV Cherry Picker Operator, • 1 × 7.5 Tonne Cherry Picker Operator Operating Area: Midlands Depot: Birmingham (with flexible truck stop location) Salary: £34,000 per annum + overtime (HGV role) (7.5t role salary dependent on licence/experience – discussed at interview) Smart Platform Rental Ltd is a leading UK provider of truck-mounted access platforms. We are expanding our Midlands operations and are looking to recruit two experienced cherry picker operators — one HGV and one 7.5 tonne — to cover work across the Midlands region. While our nearest depot is Birmingham, this is a regional role. We can arrange a secure truck stop closer to your home, meaning applicants do not need to live near Birmingham to apply. Anyone based within the Midlands catchment is welcome. The Role • Operate truck-mounted cherry pickers on customer sites across the Midlands, • Drive and operate machines safely and professionally, • Carry out daily vehicle and machine checks, • Represent the company positively on site with customers, • Work flexibly to meet operational needs, including occasional night and weekend work Hours & Pay (HGV Role) • £34,000 per year, paid monthly, • 45 hours per week (10-hour day including 1 hour of breaks), • Start and finish times vary depending on jobs, • Paid fixed-rate overtime for weekend and night working (7.5 tonne role will follow similar hours and structure; details confirmed at interview) Benefits • 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Increases by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 25 days, • Workplace pension (5% employee / 3% employer contribution), • £20 per month mobile phone allowance, • Modern, well-maintained fleet, • Long-term, permanent employment Sick Pay • No sick pay during first 3 months, • Up to 5 days in first year, • Up to 10 days per year thereafter About You • HGV licence (for HGV role) or 7.5 tonne licence (for 7.5t role), • Experience operating truck-mounted cherry pickers preferred, • IPAF qualification (or willingness to maintain), • Strong health & safety awareness, • Reliable, professional, and customer-focused Location Flexibility • Birmingham is the main depot, • Truck stop space can be arranged closer to your home, • Ideal for operators based anywhere across the Midlands Reporting Line • Reports to the relevant Depot Manager If you have any questions about the role or would like an informal chat before applying, you can contact Kate at:📧