HGV Driver - Class 2

Job Description:

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

Employer: EH Smith

Sector: Building Materials - Builders Merchants - Construction

Location: Coventry, CV1

Salary: £31,630 Basic (Bonus incentive £1,200)

HGV Driver (Class 2) - Coventry

EH Smith Builders Merchants

Full Time, Permanent

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.

Key tasks 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

Hours: 42.5 hours Monday-Friday, typically 7am-4:30pm or 7:30am-5pm, with requirements to work Saturdays as per a rota/branch requirements. Saturday hours are paid at overtime rates.

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 all preferred.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• HGV Driver bonus incentive: £1,200
• 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
• Flexible Holiday Scheme - buy or sell up to 3 days
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Health Cash Plan - Salary Sacrifice
• Company workwear/PPE provided

Other Support

• Employee Support Line
• Mental Health First Aiders

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. Whether it's bricks and blocks, timber, landscaping supplies, or specialist products, we deliver with reliability and care. Our knowledgeable staff, responsive service and strong supply partnerships ensure our customers can depend on us to keep their projects moving forward.

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.

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