HGV Driver

EH Smith Group; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Enhanced pension

Holiday entitlement up to 30 days + BH

Flexible holiday buy/sell

Christmas shutdown

Life Assurance

Health plan

PPE provided

Employee support line

Job summary

EH Smith Group is recruiting an HGV Driver for the Coventry branch. You will perform multi-drop deliveries of building materials around the local area in a safe, professional manner.

Role features sociable daytime hours, with some Saturday mornings on rota and paid overtime. The company offers a strong benefits package and opportunities for career progression within a long-established builder’s merchant network.

Qualifications

• Must hold a HGV category C licence.
• A HIAB/ALLMI certificate and HIAB experience are preferable.
• Full driving licence with no major endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Drive HGV and related equipment per licencing and company policy.
• Load/unload cargo safely with assistance.
• Follow delivery schedules and routes.
• Maintain journey, mileage and hours records.
• Deliver a safe, first-class service to customers.

Skills

HGV license

Safety awareness

Time management

Customer service

Tachograph use

Job description

We have a great opportunity for HGV Driver to join the team at our Coventry branch. You will be making multi-drop deliveries of building materials around the local area in a safe and professional manner.

Hours

• Sociable hours – no overnight stays or late evenings
• 42.5 hours per week Monday-Friday
• Start and Finish times could be 7:30am-5:00pm / 7:00am-4:30pm / 6:30am-4:00pm
• Participation in the Saturday Morning Rota - typically two Saturday mornings per month which are paid at on top of basic salary at a higher hourly overtime rate

Person & Skills

We are looking for a positive, confident, professional and safety-focused individual who wants to provide our customers with service that goes above and beyond.

The successful candidate will need to hold an HGV category C license.

A HIAB/ALLMI certificate and HIAB experience are preferable.

Key Tasks

• Operate HGV and associated equipment in line with licence, competence and company requirements
• Assisting with loading / unloading of HGV vehicles in a safe manner
• Driving an HGV vehicle in accordance with delivery schedule
• Maintaining records of journey times, mileage and hours worked
• Delivering a safe, first-class service to our customers, both trade and retail
• Conducting daily vehicle checks and reporting defects
• Operating a tachograph in line with current legislation
• Health & Safety awareness/adherence
• Permanent, full-time employment (part time may be considered upon request)
• Company Profit Share Bonus (dependant on company performance)
• Enhanced company pension scheme – Salary sacrifice
• Length of Service annual leave increases up to 30 days + bank holidays
• Flexible Holiday Scheme – buy or sell extra holiday up to 3 days
• Paid Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Enhanced paternity and maternity pay
• CPC Training Provided
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Health Cash Plan – Salary Sacrifice
• Company workwear/PPE provided
• Employee Support Line & Mental Health First Aiders

About Us

With over a century of experience in the construction industry, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest independent builders’ merchants. Our network of branches across the Midlands and South-East offer a wide range of building materials and expert advice to everyone from national housebuilders to local tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts.

We have a deep-rooted commitment to our people and communities, and giving back is core to who we are. Each year we donate a portion of our profits to the EH Smith Charitable Trust, supporting local charities and not-for-profit organisations that make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Our People

At the heart of our business are our colleagues, and that’s why we champion a people-first culture that is caring, respectful and genuinely supportive. We prioritise our colleagues’ well-being and growth, fostering a culture where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

We believe that learning never stops, and so we actively invest in the development of our colleagues, providing opportunities to grow and thrive in an inclusive, positive environment. Whether someone is just starting their journey with us or looking to take the next step, we provide the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to help them grow and thrive.

We have a great opportunity for an HGV Driver to join the team at our Coventry branch. You will be making multi-drop deliveries of building materials around the local area in a safe and professional manner.