HGV Driver

Huws Gray Group.; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building material supplier is seeking an HGV Driver to join their team in Preston. The role revolves around making timely deliveries to local customers and fostering positive relationships on the road. With a focus on safety and maintenance, the position offers competitive pay, training, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

24 days annual leave plus public holidays

Company attendance and performance bonuses

Company pension scheme

Death In Service benefits

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts in branches

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class 2 Licence.
• Ability to build relationships with customers.
• Training provided for specific equipment (CPC & HIAB).

Responsibilities

• Delivering materials to local customers efficiently.
• Maintaining vehicle as per company policies and legislation.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Class 2 Licence

Job description

We are looking for a HGV Driverto join us at Huws Gray Preston Riversway!

If you’re in the trade or have ever tackled a home improvement project, you’ve probably heard of us. We’re the Huws Gray Group and we’re made up of a number of brands, including Huws Gray, Hirebase, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI and Anglia Tool Centre to name a few. Up and down the UK, our branches are serving and supporting our local communities with all their building material needs, but we couldn’t do this without the right people, so why not join us?

We rely on our HGV Driversto make sure our customers get their products when and where they need them. We look after the customers local to our branches, so there’ll be no long-haul driving or late nights. Working in one of our branches you’ll be part of a team where everyone is putting the effort in to offer brilliant customer service and to get the job done.

Here’s a quick overview of some of the things you can expect to do as a HGV Driver with Huws Gray:

• Making deliveries to our local customers, ensuring they get their materials on time, every time
• Building great relationships with customers out on the road and representing our brand
• Keeping up to date with all Health & Safety legislation and administration relating to your role (tachographs, training, delivery notes etc)
• Taking pride in your vehicle and making sure it is maintained in line with current legislation and company policy

We know that you are more than just a CV and embracing everyone’s individuality is what makes us great as a team. We can give you plenty of training and equip you with the tools that you’ll need to succeed as a HGV Driver, but you will need a Class 2 Licence for this role.

We know you’re thinking ‘this sounds great, but what’s in it for me?’ Let us tell you:

• Competitive rates of pay
• 24 days annual leave in addition to recognised public and bank holidays
• Company attendance and performance bonuses
• Company pension scheme – in line with auto enrolment
• Death In Service
• Career progression and personal development opportunities including CPC & HIAB
• Being part of a “team” as opposed to just being a number
• Staff discounts on items purchased from any of our nationwide branches

Our online application process takes less time to complete than it does to make a good brew, so stick the kettle on and make your application!