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A leading manufacturer is seeking an LGV Driver to join their Distribution team in Newbury. This role involves driving a delivery vehicle, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing excellent customer service. The position requires physical fitness and effective communication skills, with opportunities for personal development and progression.
LGV Driver
Newbury
£Competitive Salary
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Distribution team in the position of LGV Driver based at our Newbury site.
The purpose of this role is to facilitate the Company’s delivery strategy, by driving a Company LGV livered delivery vehicle and operating to the high standards of professionalism and safety set out by Forterra.
An LGV Driver will not be just a driver but will be a Company representative. The role of our driver is critical to our first-class Customer Service offering as you will be one of the initial points of contact for our business.
An LGV Driver’s role will involve a degree of climbing and manual handling, therefore a good standard of physical fitness is essential.
Your duties would include but not limited to the following:
Comply with LGV Drivers Hours Regulations
Ensure that none of the Companies Undertakings with regards to Goods Vehicle Operator Licensing are breached
Comply with all Legislation relating to the Road Traffic Act or other relevant legislation
Comply with all Health & Safety legislation & Company Health & Safety Policy
Complete deliveries as instructed
Communicate any issues relevant parties
Drive in a fuel efficient, safe, conscious way
Average of 2 nights out per week
Any other relevant duties as requested by management
About You:
You will need a current LGV license
Good geographical knowledge
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Good standard of physical fitness
Ability to work within set time frames
Basic understanding of Health, Safety & Risk Assessment
What We Can Offer You:
Competitive Salary and Benefits package
Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution
Generous holiday allowance
Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members
Employee Referral Scheme
Service Awards
Sharesave Scheme eligibility
Holiday Exchange Scheme
Financial Wellbeing Program
Personal development and opportunities for progression
We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognisable brands including Thermalite block, Bison Precast and the iconic London Brick.
Our complete product range comprises of clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving and chimney, roofing, and flue systems.
Forterra’s purpose is to build lasting legacies, manufacturing a range of products from the ground up to support customers with their construction projects.
We are proud to be at the forefront of the industries’ safety standards and are committed to achieving zero harm in our workplaces.