Company HGV Driver

Heidelberg Materials UK; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a Class 2 HGV Driver to reliably deliver products across the region while upholding safety and quality on every site. You will represent the company, comply with transport laws, and ensure high standards of service and documentation.

The role offers variety including operation of specialist vehicles and occasional overnight stays. We seek safety-minded, customer-focused, reliable staff willing to undertake training.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) HGV licence.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and compliance.
• Professional and customer-focused approach.
• Reliable, punctual, and adaptable.
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional overnight stays away from home.
• Willingness to undertake additional training, including customer-specific requirements and background checks where necessary.
• Experience operating specialist vehicles is advantageous, although training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products safely, efficiently, and courteously to customers.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and ensure all equipment is maintained in a clean and roadworthy condition.
• Accurately complete vehicle and transport documentation in line with legal and company requirements.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety policies, Working Time Directive regulations, and Road Transport legislation.
• Ensure environmental procedures are followed regarding waste disposal, water discharge, and dust emissions.
• Maintain excellent attendance and reliability standards.
• Operate specialist vehicles, including: Walking Floor, Rolling Floor, Tipper, Concrete Mixer.
• Support operational requirements through flexibility in working locations and occasional overnight stays where customer demand requires.
• Undertake additional training and compliance checks to meet customer and operational requirements.
• Follow site safety rules and procedures at all times.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Customer-focused

Reliability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Willingness to train

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK's largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Company HGV Driver (Class 2)

Join Heidelberg Materials UK

Are you a professional Class 2 Driver looking for a stable role with a leading construction materials business? At Heidelberg Materials UK, we are seeking safety-focused, customer-oriented drivers to play a vital role in delivering our products to customers across the region.

If you take pride in your driving standards, enjoy working independently, and are committed to delivering excellent service, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As an HGV Driver (Class 2), you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and professional delivery of Heidelberg Materials UK products. You will represent our business on customer sites, ensuring every delivery is completed to the highest standards while maintaining full compliance with transport legislation, company procedures, and health and safety requirements.

This is a varied role that offers the opportunity to operate specialist vehicles and support customers across different locations when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver products safely, efficiently, and courteously to customers.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and ensure all equipment is maintained in a clean and roadworthy condition.
• Accurately complete vehicle and transport documentation in line with legal and company requirements.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety policies, Working Time Directive regulations, and Road Transport legislation.
• Ensure environmental procedures are followed regarding waste disposal, water discharge, and dust emissions.
• Maintain excellent attendance and reliability standards.
• Operate specialist vehicles, including:
  • Walking Floor
  • Rolling Floor
  • Tipper
  • Concrete Mixer
• Support operational requirements through flexibility in working locations and occasional overnight stays where customer demand requires.
• Undertake additional training and compliance checks to meet customer and operational requirements.
• Follow site safety rules and procedures at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) HGV licence.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and compliance.
• Professional and customer-focused approach.
• Reliable, punctual, and adaptable.
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional overnight stays away from home.
• Willingness to undertake additional training, including customer-specific requirements and background checks where necessary.
• Experience operating specialist vehicles is advantageous, although training may be provided.

Why Join Heidelberg Materials UK?

At Heidelberg Materials UK, safety, teamwork, and customer service are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our people, provide ongoing training and development, and offer the opportunity to build a long-term career with one of the UK's leading construction materials companies.

Join Heidelberg Materials UK and help keep the country moving, one delivery at a time.