GCS Associates
HGV Driver - Class 2
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Role: Class 2 Driver / HGV Driver / Category C (HIAB)
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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
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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 housebuilders to local tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts.
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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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