You will be responsible for the timely and safe delivery of timber and building materials to our customer base. This includes multi–drop deliveries for our trade and retail customers, demonstrating great customer service skills.

HGV Class 2 Driver Role Responsibility

• Ensure all goods are loaded, secured and delivered safely and professionally
• Ensure all required paperwork is competed at point of delivery/collection.
• Operate in accordance with training and HTG’s Policies & Procedures.
• Comply with Health and Safety legislation, Company Health and Safety policies and procedures and current EU Road Transport Regulations at all times.
• Ensure the delivery vehicle is roadworthy and daily vehicle walk rounds have been completed and recorded.

What are the requirements to become part of our team?

• A minimum Class 2 HGV driving licence (ideally clean) with Driver Qualification Card/Driver CPC.
• Aged 21+ (insurance requirement)
• Zero endorsements preferred; any endorsements must be stated at application stage.
• A minimum 12 months’ HGV driving experience ideally including 90 days tachograph recorded driving in the last 180 days, with current/working Digi/tacho card.
• Have a positive approach to Health & Safety.
• Good understanding of Driver Hours & WTD Regulations.
• Excellent driving skills.
• Experience of multidrop deliveries.
• Ideally experienced and hold a current accredited certificate in the safe operation of Lorry Mounted Loaders (including remote).
• Forklift Truck experience beneficial, although training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Knowledge of local area and experience of working within a Builders Merchant would be beneficial.
• Availability to work full-time: Monday to Friday inclusive (NO SATURDAYS)
• Weekday, daytime hours only - no unsociable hours or nights away on long-haul routes
• Competitive salary
• 31 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays
• Option to buy up to an additional 5 days’ annual leave per annum or sell up to 3 days’ annual leave per annum (after qualifying period)
• Length of service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line)
• Benefits Hub (inc discounts on gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, to name a few)
• Colleague Merchant Branch discount
• Opportunity to participate in a volunteering role for one working day per year – fully paid by the Company
• Excellent training and development and scope for career progression