HGV Class 2 Driver

Wedge Group; Crediton; On-site; GBP 30,419 - 37,939; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus statutory days

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free parking

Annual free flu vaccinations

Job summary

Wedge Group in Crediton is looking for a motivated HGV Class 2 Driver to join their team. This role involves ensuring compliance with driving regulations and safely transporting steelwork to customers.

The ideal candidate will hold a clean Class C licence and a Driver CPC. Benefits include annual pay reviews, enhanced leave, and a supportive work environment.

Hours are flexible, averaging no more than 48 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Motivated and reliable HGV Driver.
• A clean Class C licence is required.
• Previous experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate a fleet delivering high-quality products.
• Ensure compliance with driving legislation and company procedures.
• Collect and deliver steelwork.
• Maintain good work relationships with customers.
• Complete accurate delivery records.

Skills

Clean Class C licence

Digital tachograph card

Driver CPC

Previous experience transporting steel

Job description

About us

South West Galvanizers Ltd, part of the Wedge Group Galvanizing, is a family‑owned business with over 150 years of experience. We have 14 sites nationwide, providing corrosion protection to steel in infrastructure and public spaces. This role is based in Crediton, EX17.

What’s the role?

As an HGV Class 2 Driver you will support the Company’s mission to be the ‘UK’s Galvanizer of choice’ by operating a fleet that delivers high‑quality products to our customers.

• Ensuring full compliance with all statutory requirements and driving legislation, including company procedures, tachograph monitoring, driver and road regulations.
• Collecting and delivering steelwork.
• Maintaining good working relationships with customers.
• Completing accurate delivery records and relevant paperwork.
• Carrying out vehicle inspections.

Qualifications

Motivated and reliable HGV Driver with:

• A clean Class C licence, a digital tachograph card and a Driver CPC.
• Previous experience transporting steel is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Permanent contract with gross pay of £751.20 per week.
• Normal working days Monday to Friday.
• Secure employment with a supportive, long‑standing business offering opportunities for advancement.
• Annual pay reviews.
• 25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year – 5 days more than the legal requirement.
• Enhanced pay for other leave (paternity, maternity etc.).
• Paid breaks during shifts are included in the hours of work.
• Company pension scheme matching employee pension contributions.
• Employment protection and death in service cover for employees – paying out up to 2.5× annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme – offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support.
• Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Annual free flu vaccinations.
• Long service awards.
• Company share purchase opportunity.
• Free parking.

Hours

Hours are flexible to meet business needs and can be up to a maximum of 60 hours per week, but will average no more than 48 hours per week over a 17‑week period as per the Working Time Regulations. Start and finish times will be dictated by business needs.

Wedge Group Galvanizing is an equal opportunities employer, we strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone is valued and welcomed.