Class 1 Driver

Polypipe Building Products; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building products company in Doncaster is seeking Class 1 Drivers to deliver goods across the UK. The ideal candidate will have a valid CPC and LGV C + E Driving Licence, and excellent communication skills. The role includes manual work, including loading and unloading goods. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate, pension scheme, and various health initiatives.

Benefits

£15.94 per hour

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Free flu vouchers

Staff discount on products

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Current CPC and possess an LGV C + E (Class 1) Driving Licence.
• Digital Tachocard and an up-to-date Drivers Qualification Card.
• Excellent verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicles safely and comply with policies.
• Deliver goods across the UK ensuring service levels.
• Complete necessary documentation and report to traffic office.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Customer-facing experience

Education

CPC and LGV C + E (Class 1) Driving Licence

Tachograph legislation understanding

Tools

Digital Tachocard

Job description

time left to apply End Date: August 31, 2025 (15 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR101719

Closing Date for Application:

Saturday 30/08/2025

Closing Date for Application:

Saturday 30/08/2025

Polypipe Building Products are focused on delivering solutions to the residential sector. Polypipe Building Products works with national and local developers, plumbing and heating engineers, general builders and groundworkers to deliver above and below ground drainage systems, rainwater solutions as well as hot and cold plastic plumbing products.

We are currently recruiting for Class 1 Drivers to be based from our Edlington site in Doncaster.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive company vehicles and operate company equipment in a safe and proper fashion and in accordance with company policies, procedures and legislation.

• To carry out vehicle, load and auxiliary equipment checks prior to operation of any vehicle and report any defects immediately.

• To deliver goods to customer premises across the UK ensuring service levels are maintained.

• Ensure that all documentation is completed and signed as required.

• On return to your base / at the end of shift report to the traffic office for a full debrief.

• Comply with the vehicle security and standing instructions at all times.

• To ensure all product is loaded on the vehicle in a safe, evenly distributed manner and secured appropriately for travel on the public highway in line with current legislative and guidance requirements

• Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab & condition of the vehicle you are allocated.

• Report any accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with the company’s accident reporting procedure.

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, to include the Company Standards of Performance and Health and Safety Policy.

• Hold & Maintain the necessary driving licence & vocational entitlement relating to your role & in the event of any changes to that status to notify the Transport Manager immediately.

Requirements:

• Current CPC and possess an LGV C + E (Class 1) Driving Licence.

• Digital Tachocard and an up-to-date Drivers Qualification Card and have a full understanding of tachograph legislation.

• Excellent verbal communication.

• Ability to communicate effectively with Customers and Co-Workers.

• Diligent attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Experience of working in a customer facing role.

There is Manual work involved in this role which includes;

• Loading and unloading of goods from vehicles.

• Stacking of empty pallets.

• Coupling and uncoupling of trailers

• Opening and closing of vehicle curtains

Benefits and Working Hours:

• £15.94 per hour

• 50 hour average week, nights out included in this role

• 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

• Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%

• Life assurance (linked to pension scheme membership)

• Free flu vouchers

• Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services

• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products

• Free on-site parking

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.

About Us

At Polypipe we recognise the contribution our people make to our success and are committed to attracting talent from a wide and diverse pool.

Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we know that they are the key to ensuring our long-term sustainability, enabling us to be flexible and responsive to the needs of our customers and the wider construction industry, and we offer rewarding career opportunities to individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a positive impact.

And that is why we are passionate about developing a culture of trust and innovation, one that values and celebrates the contributions of each and every team member. It is our people who will ensure that our success is sustainable, supporting each other and being flexible and responsive to the demands of our customers and the marketplace.