HGV Driver

Weston Homes Plc; Braintree; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing company as an HGV Driver, where you'll be at the forefront of delivering essential building materials and equipment. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive team environment, ensuring timely collections and deliveries while adhering to safety regulations. You'll enjoy a variety of perks including a competitive salary, generous pension contributions, and private healthcare for you and your family. With opportunities for personal development and a comprehensive benefits package, this is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in a thriving industry. If you have a passion for driving and a commitment to safety, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Generous company pension

Private healthcare

22 days holidays

Life insurance

Income protection

Discretionary annual bonus

Fully equipped gym

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

In-house occupational health nurse

Comprehensive social calendar

Qualifications

• Valid LGV license (Category C+E) and Driver CPC qualification required.
• Minimum 1 year experience driving Category C+E vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and timely loading/unloading of materials and equipment.
• Comply with all relevant laws and health and safety regulations.

Skills

HGV Driving

Communication Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Vehicle Maintenance

Education

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)

Valid LGV Licence (Category C+E)

Tools

Digital Tachograph

Vehicle Checking Apps

Job description

Due to growth within British Offsite, we’re recruiting for an HGV Driver. You will be responsible for the effective and timely collections and deliveries of Uni products, building and fit-out materials, and plant equipment to customers’ sites and distribution centers.

You will be responsible for...

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Complying and driving company commercial vehicles in accordance with relevant laws including tachograph rules, driver hours limits, working time regulations, road traffic laws etc.
• Ensuring the safe, timely and secure loading and unloading of materials and equipment to correct procedures.
• Quality checking equipment supplied to customers are in good condition prior to loading and at the time of unloading.
• Working in a safe and efficient manner complying with all relevant health and safety regulations.
• You will complete related paperwork accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicles using on-site equipment, both inside and out.
• Assist in the accurate picking and secure packaging of products for dispatch when required.
• Effectively working as part of a team and to motivate team members.
• Attending relevant training sessions and personal development courses as and when required.

What we will offer you...

As a valued employee, you will be rewarded with the following:

• Highly competitive annual salary
• Generous company pension (employer contribution up to 10%) increasing with length of service
• Private healthcare for employees, partner, and children up to the age of 21
• 22 days holidays, plus English bank holidays, plus the Christmas shutdown (not deducted from your holiday allowance)
• Life insurance – 4x salary
• Income protection
• Discretionary annual bonus depending on company performance
• Fully equipped gym at head office – Health checks, gym programmes, and healthy lifestyle sessions
• Enhanced maternity, paternity pay
• In-house occupational health nurse
• Long service awards
• Vouchers to celebrate marriage, the birth/adoption of a child
• Comprehensive social calendar including but not limited to; Family Fun Day; Company Bowling, Christmas Party and various activities and sporting events throughout the year.

What we'd like in return...

As a successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• A valid clean Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) licence to Category C+E licence.
• Valid digital tachograph driver smart card
• Valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence Qualification (Driver CPC).
• A minimum of 1 year experience driving a Category C+E license
• Ability to plan and organise workload effectively working to deadlines.
• Good communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Competent and confident use of relevant software: including email, electronic vehicle checking apps, clock in/out software etc.