HGV Driver​/Yard Operative

Person & Skills

The successful candidate will be familiar with all aspects of stock handling and have knowledge of heavy‑side building materials. Ideally you will have recent experience of driving a counterbalance and combination forklift, as well as having a valid forklift licence. Additionally, the successful candidate will also need to hold an HGV category C license. A HIAB/ALLMI certificate and HIAB experience, as well as Moffett experience, are all preferred.

• Sociable hours – no overnight stays or late evenings
• 42.5 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 - typically two Saturday mornings per month which are paid at on top of basic salary at a higher hourly overtime rate
• Permanent, full-time employment (part time may be considered upon request)
• Overtime rates, Saturday paid at 1.5x hourly rate, weekdays at 1.25x hourly rate
• Company Profit Share Bonus (dependant on company performance)
• Enhanced company pension scheme – Salary sacrifice
• 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
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Health Cash Plan – Salary Sacrifice
• Company workwear/PPE provided
• Employee Support Line & Mental Health First Aiders

• Picking orders and serving Customers
• Stock rotation and maintenance
• Assisting with Loading / Unloading of HGV vehicles in a safe manner
• Driving an HGV Vehicle in accordance with the Delivery Schedule
• Maintaining records of journey times, mileage and hours worked
• Conducting pre-trip vehicle inspections
• Operating a Tacho-Graph in line with current legislation
• Delivering a safe, First class service to our valued trade customers and members of the public
• Health & Safety awareness/adherence.

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