*Job Title: Driver HGV*
J T Dove Limited are the leading independent builders merchants covering North East England, The Scottish Borders, Cumbria and Teesside. Operating from our network of 21 branches we offer a comprehensive stock range of timber and building supplies, heating and plumbing materials, as well as kitchens and bathrooms. We go above and beyond for our customers, building lasting relationships by putting the customer first and ensuring we deliver what you need on time and in full.
Operating for over 150 years, our unique structure as an Employee Benefit Trust ensures all colleagues share in the success of the business and preserves local, long term employment for all.
*About the role of Driver HGV at JT Dove:*
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team at our Newburn branch. You will play a critical role in the team, responsible for ensuring our customers get their deliveries to the right place at the right time.
*The main duties for this role include: *
· Driving the vehicle in a safe, responsible manner.
· Operating lorry crane and equipment within Health and Safety guidelines.
· Protecting and securing loads as appropriate to ensure safe and damage free transit.
· Delivering and collecting materials as instructed, ensuring a prompt and accurate delivery completing documentation accurately.
· Planning suitable routes having due regard for safe access, weight, height and width restrictions.
· Maintaining good customer relations.
· Maintaining the vehicle in a clean and tidy condition.
· Report any defects, accidents ad incidents without delay.
*The ideal candidate will have:*
· Experience with multi-drop deliveries, ideally gained within a builder’s merchant,
· Good geographical knowledge of local and surrounding areas.
· Class 2 HGV Licence with CPC.
· Excellent customer service skills.
· Experience of using a crane/HIAB (preferable)
· Excellent organisation skills.
· The ability to be adaptable, resilient and able to respond to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
*What we can offer you:*
* A competitive salary and benefits package
* Enhanced annual leave which increases with length of service
* Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
* Market leading profit share
* Life assurance of 4 times your annual salary
* Enhanced family friendly leave
* Employee Discount
* The opportunity to learn new skills and develop your career
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 07.30am to 5.00pm plus alternate Saturdays 08.00am to 12.00pm.
*For more information about the role*, please contact Stephen Walker on 0191 229 5050.
*How to apply:*
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
*The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Wednesday 8th May 2024.*
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* Profit sharing
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Newburn Haugh Industrial Estate, NE15 8SF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Driving: 1 year (preferred)
* Crane/HIAB: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Full UK Driving Licence (required)
* Class 2 HGV Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 08/05/2024