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/adherenceHours: 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 AidersAbout 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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