HGV Lorry Driver

Tarmac; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to employee discounts

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Tarmac is looking for an HGV Driver to join our team based in Northfleet, Gravesham in Kent. You will load and deliver cement to customers and perform first line maintenance on the vehicle, with full training provided. We value initiative and clear communication with the busy office, and offer a rewards package including holidays, pension and training. Applicants should have a Class 1 licence, Digital Tachograph card and CPC; bulk tanker experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Class 1 HGV licence required.
• Digital Tachograph card required.
• CPC qualification card required.

Responsibilities

• Load and deliver cement to customers.
• Perform first-line maintenance on the vehicle.
• Communicate with busy office for instructions and information.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Communication skills

Initiative & reliability

Tools

HGV Class 1 licence

Digital Tachograph Card

CPC Qualification Card

Bulk tanker experience (desirable)

Job description

Job Introduction

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently looking for an HGV Driver to join our friendly team based in Northfleet, Gravesham in Kent.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Key Accountabilities

• The loading and delivery of Tarmac bulk & packed cement to a range of ready‑mix and concrete product customers
• First Line Maintenance duties on vehicle
• Regular use of fixed access steps to complete the loading process

As the successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate previous experience as a Class 1HGV Driver gained ideally within the construction environment or similar. As well as the ability to use your own initiative and to communicate with a busy office for instructions and information.

Specific Requirements

• HGV Class 1 licence
• A valid Digital Tacho Card.
• A valid CPC Qualification Card
• Experience of operating bulk tankers – Desirable
• We do not require previous experience with cement or building products, as full training will be given

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry‑leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Attached documents

Job Reference tarmac/TP/112/8254