HGV Driver - Class 2 - Wickford, Essex
Monday to Friday, 7am to 4:30pm - No overnights!
Alternate Saturdays, 8am to 12noon
Drive your HGV career forwards with Travis Perkins Wickford, one of our flagships stores and within our Top 40 UK branches!
Completing our highly experienced driving team of 4, you'll be our resident 18 tonne HGV class 2 expert, demonstrating exceptional safety, customer service, and motivation. Completing up to 14 drops per day when fully inducted, you'll gradually increase your workload as you receive a planned induction - which will also include full CPC and HIAB training if needed! With our two HGVs supported by two 3.5t vans, you'll play a crucial role in the success of Travis Perkins, by delivering building materials from our branch to a wide range of local trade and independent customers, making sure everything’s safe and sound. Our Yard Team will help to load up your vehicle with the HIAB lorry-mounted crane, and once you've double-checked it’s all properly packed and legal you'll hit the road to champion our business and deliver market-leading customer service before returning to site approximately an hour before you finish each day.
We are looking for an experienced HGV class 2 driver, ideally with experience in a relevant industry or with multi-drop customer-facing deliveries. As part of a team of 20 colleagues at this branch, you'll need to be a personable, friendly face and a strong communicator as you together pursue excellence to achieve your branch targets and continue your climb through our list of highest performing branches. Crucially, you'll be a safety-minded person, understanding and complying with our comprehensive safety procedures to ensure that you, your colleagues, and your customers will all head home happy at the end of an enjoyable day at work.
What’s in it for you?
1. Sociable hours: No overnight stays or late evenings, giving you an excellent work/life balance.
2. Full-time, permanent hours: Employed directly with Travis Perkins, with endless internal progression and movement opportunities
3. Competitive salary: Plus bonus earning potential YOU control by driving safely and efficiently (driver bonus up to £1,800 quarterly + branch bonus up to £900 annually total potential bonus £2,700)).
4. Periodic CPC and HIAB training: Fully funded and arranged by the branch.
5. Staff discounts: Enjoy up to 40% off at TP, Toolstation and across our specialist businesses.
6. 22 days holiday + bank holidays: Plus yearly pay reviews to recognize and reward commitment.
7. Share schemes: Potential profit from selling shares of the business.
8. Company pension: Flexible contribution options.
9. Ongoing development: We’re committed to your career progression, with many of our managers and directors having started in similar roles.
Who we areWe’re the UK’s biggest builders’ merchant! With over 500 branches, we supply everything from timber and bricks to kitchens, tools, and equipment. We’re a friendly, welcoming team offering great career opportunities and the chance to learn new skills. Whether you're in the office, serving customers, or making deliveries, there's a place for you to grow. Come see why we’re the go-to for builders—join us today!
How to ApplyReady to be part of something big? Apply now and join a company that truly values its people. We can’t wait to hear from you!
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the opportunity to succeed.
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