HGV Driver - Class 2

Role:
Class 2 Driver / HGV Driver / Category C (HIAB)

Employer:

EH Smith

Sector:
Building Materials
- Builders Merchants
- Construction

Location:

Coventry

Salary: £38,000

HGV Driver (Class
2) - Coventry

Full Time, Permanent

*** Competitive salary
- No unsocial hours
- Company Profit Bonus
- Great annual leave schemes
- Enhanced pension
- Enhanced family leave pay
- Christmas shutdown
- Caring and supportive company culture**
* We have a great opportunity for an HGV Driver to join the team at our Coventry branch. You will be making multi-drop deliveries of building materials around the local area in a safe and professional manner.

Hours

Sociable hours - no overnight stays or late evenings
5 hours per week Monday-Friday
Start and Finish times could be 7:30am-5:00pm / 7:00am-4:30pm / 6:30am-4:00pm
Participation in the Saturday Morning Rota - working alternate Saturdays mornings

Benefits of a Class 2 HIAB driver

Permanent, full-time employment (part time may be considered upon request)
Salary: £38,000
Company Profit Share Bonus (dependant on company performance)
Enhanced company pension scheme - Salary sacrifice
25 days' paid holiday + 8 paid Bank Holidays
Length of Service annual leave increases up to 30 days + bank holidays
Flexible Holiday Scheme - buy or sell extra holiday up to 3 days
Paid Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Year
Enhanced paternity and maternity pay
CPC Training Provided
Colleague discounts
Life Assurance Scheme
Health Cash Plan - Salary Sacrifice
Company workwear/PPE provided
Employee Support Line & Mental Health First Aiders Key tasks of a Class 2 HIAB driver will include:

Operate HGV and associated equipment in line with licence, competence and company requirements
Assisting with loading / unloading of HGV vehicles in a safe manner
Driving an HGV vehicle in accordance with delivery schedule
Maintaining records of journey times, mileage and hours worked
Delivering a safe, first-class service to our customers, both trade and retail
Conducting daily vehicle checks and reporting defects
Operating a tachograph in line with current legislation
Health & Safety awareness/adherence

Person & Skills

We are looking for a positive, confident, professional and safety-focused individual who wants to provide our customers with service that goes above and beyond.

The successful candidate will need to hold an HGV category C license.

A HIAB/ALLMI certificate and HIAB experience are preferable.

About Us

With over a century of experience in the construction industry, we're proud to be one of the UK's largest independent builders' merchants. Our network of branches across the Midlands and South-East offer a wide range of building materials and expert advice to everyone from national house builders to local tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts.

We have a deep-rooted commitment to our people and communities, and giving back is core to who we are. Each year we donate a portion of our profits to the EH Smith Charitable Trust, supporting local charities and not-for-profit organisations that make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Our People

At the heart of our business are our colleagues, and that's why we champion a people-first culture that is caring, respectful and genuinely supportive. We prioritise our colleagues' well-being and growth, fostering a culture where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

We believe that learning never stops, and so we actively invest in the development of our colleagues, providing opportunities to grow and thrive in an inclusive, positive environment. Whether someone is just starting their journey with us or looking to take the next step, we provide the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to help them grow and thrive.

Are you a HIAB Driver or a Class 2 Driver with multidrop experience? HGV 2 Driver, or perhaps Class 1 Driver, HGV 1 Driver looking for more localised work?? We want to hear from you!! Apply Now!!

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