HGV Driver

Holcim; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

25 days holiday

Health & safety focus

Family benefits

Mentor program

Remote GP service

Career progression

Staff discounts

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking a dedicated HGV Tipper Driver for a day shift, based around Portsmouth. You will deliver aggregates and asphalt, maintaining high standards of safety and vehicle care.

Full training provided; ideal for drivers looking to progress within a large, safety-focused team with opportunities for career development across the UK.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Category C license.
• Good knowledge of local area geography.
• Strong focus on safety and compliance.
• Excellent communication with colleagues and customers.
• Safely operate a large goods vehicle to company standards.
• Load/unload per site rules and PPE requirements.
• Maintain delivery logs and driver-hour compliance.
• Follow HSEQ and competition-law policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver primary and recycled aggregates and asphalt.
• Operate a large goods vehicle on a regional Portsmouth-based route.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and professionalism.
• Accurately log deliveries and comply with driver hours rules.
• Ensure loads are secure before departure.

Skills

Safe driving

Category C licence

Geographical knowledge

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Vehicle operation

Delivery logs

HSEQ compliance

Education

Category C license

Job description

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits and other benefits- all recognising the contribution you bring

• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety

• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program", designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.

• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.

• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad

• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

Looking to take your HGV driving career to the next level? Whether you’re an experienced Tipper Driver or new to the field, we’ll fully support your development and help you transition from HGV to Tipper driving with full training provided!

We’re on the lookout for a dedicated and safety-focused HGV Tipper Driver to work on a dedicated day shift ( to join our team, regionally based, you’ll be delivering across the region based out of Portsmouth.

You’ll be responsible for delivering primary and recycled aggregates and asphalt while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and vehicle care.

Who you are

• You’ll be a safe driver, with a valid Category C license.

• You’ll have good geographical knowledge of the local area.

• You’ll have an excellent awareness of safety and input this into your driving ability.

• You’ll have excellent communication skills, able to speak with colleagues and customers confidently.

• Safely and efficiently drive and operate a large goods vehicle to the standards required by the company.

• Operate vehicles within the law and be courteous to and mindful of other road users, having due regard for safe driving on the road and at the loading and delivery point.

• Ensure the load being carried is safe and secure before leaving the depot.

• Wear appropriate task specific Holcim branded personal protective equipment as required and maintain a clean and tidy appearance.

• Load and unload vehicles in accordance with site rules and instructions issued by authorised persons.

• Maintain timely and accurate delivery logs using company systems as directed. Comply with all relevant legislation for recording and reporting driver hours.

• To maintain awareness and compliance with the company’s HSEQ and competition law policies and procedures.

• To carry out additional duties as may from time to time be necessary

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.