HGV Driver (7.5T)

Sovini Trade Supplies; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HGV Driver (7.5T) in Greater Manchester. In this permanent role, you'll deliver orders efficiently, maintain safety standards, and fulfill warehousing tasks as required. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including 22 days holiday and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days holiday increasing with service

Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Group personal pension scheme

Life Assurance

Career development opportunities

Corporate discount scheme

Staff well-being programme

Qualifications

• Ability to legally drive a 7.5-ton wagon.
• Experience in a builder's merchant environment.
• Ability to manage workload to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver orders efficiently, adhering to safety procedures.
• Complete warehousing duties as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of products and ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Education

CPC qualification

Tools

Counterbalance forklift truck

Job description

HGV Driver (7.5T)

We are currently looking for a HGV Driver (7.5T) to join The Sovini Group.

Fully committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; we promote a positive culture of valuing and celebrating diversity and accepting and including people regardless of their personal characteristics or circumstances. Whoever you are, you can expect to be treated fairly, with respect and free from discrimination. Inclusivity matters – We recognise candidates may have diverse needs, and we will always look to support this throughout the process.

If you have got the talent, the potential, the drive and determination there is a place for you at The Sovini Group.

This position is a permanent opportunity.

As a HGV Driver (7.5T), you will be expected to:

·Ensuring all orders are delivered to the customers of Sovini Trade Supplies in a professional and efficient manner, meeting and exceeding customer demands at all times.

·Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

·Completing warehousing duties as instructed by senior personnel when required.

·Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

·Maintain detailed knowledge of all products and materials (i.e. qualities, uses, sizes, quantities, availability etc.) and to understand what items / building materials are required for both Trade & Retail Customer’s needs.

·Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

·Meet appraisal targets and support the delivery and achievement of overall business objectives.

·Commit to equality and diversity and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.

·Adhere with the Health and Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions.

To be successful in a HGV Driver (7.5T) role, the skills you will need:

·Valid CPC qualification.

·Ability to legally driver a 7.5-ton wagon.

·Experience of working within a builder’s merchant environment.

·Experience of driving delivery wagons and performing multi-drop deliveries.

·Excellent oral and written communication skills

·Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to logistics and warehouse operations.

·Ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet strict deadlines.

·Self-motivated with enthusiasm, commitment and drive and ability to work under pressure and still produce a high standard of work.

·Good organisational skills.

·Excellent communication skills, able to communicate across multiple channels including Microsoft Teams, Face to Face and Email.

·To demonstrate The Sovini Group’s values in your day to day job role – Success, Passion, Authenticity, Courage, Enterprise.

Experience or Knowledge of the below would be advantageous but not essential:

·Counterbalance forklift truck license.

So if you are looking for a HGV Driver (7.5T) role with:

·Competitive salary - £28,283.93

·40 Hours per week (Monday-Friday).

·22 days holiday increasing with service.

·Cycle 2 Work Scheme.

·Group personal pension scheme.

·Life Assurance.

·Career development opportunities.

·Corporate discount scheme.

·Staff well-being and ‘feel-good’ programme.

Apply online via our website today!

Please note we do not accept approaches from recruitment agencies and only applications made via our website will be accepted.

Closing date – 6th June 2025

Please note that shortlisting may take place prior to the advert closing, if a high volume of suitable applicants have applied, the advert may close early. Please do not hesitate to submit your application.