The Vacancy
We are looking for a Driver to cover holiday and sickness across a number of branches in Surrey and West Sussex.
As an HGV Driver, you should be able to rise to any new challenges. The job holder should be passionate and can communicate effectively to deliver a professional service. Compliance with the Working Time Directive and Driver's Hours Regulations is essential.
The job is physical due to the loading and unloading of goods.
Our working hours are Monday to Friday, 7.30 am to 5.00 pm & every other Saturday, 8.00 am to 12.00 pm.
We offer no more late nights or early starts. This allows you more time to spend with your friends and family or to do the things you love.
If you do not hold a HIAB license, please apply anyway, as full training will be offered to successful candidates.
Experience:
At least 6 months of driving heavy goods vehicles.
A theory and practical assessment will be required before employment.
Candidates will be asked to provide a DVLA Licence check code before the interview.
Job Specific Requirements HGV Licence Full CPC and Digi Card HIAB Licence (preferred) Full Clean Driving Licence (preferred)
What we can offer you:
We at Alsford pride ourselves on being a great place to work through our values and family-feel culture.
You will have every opportunity to progress within an expanding business. Annual pay review In-house training Health checks Company's life assurance of 4 x basic annual salary Discounted goods Cycle-to-work scheme Profit share incentive scheme Employee assistance program 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Refer a friend scheme
Click apply today to begin your Alsford journey.
The Company
Alsford is a Builders' Merchant, supplying timber, tools, and building materials to Trade and DIY customers.
Alsford Timber Ltd has been around since 1882 and is now the largest Timber and Builders' Merchant in South East England, with 19 branches across Kent, Surrey, London, East Sussex, and West Sussex.
We've spent over 130 years creating the Alsford brand you see today because, like you, we believe in building things to last.
Benefits
Pay
Every year an annual pay review is held.
Training
Monthly training sessions, management development programmes, in-branch product, and IT training.
Health
Monthly initiatives to promote positive mental and physical health.
Life Assurance
Paid at 4 times your basic annual salary whilst you work at Alsford.
Discount
Discounted products to help make your DIY projects at home a little easier.
Travel
Cycle to work scheme is available to everyone.
Profit Share Incentive Scheme
Paid on Company performance over the budgeted profit.
Incentives
There are a variety of incentives from Commercial or Ops to get involved with.
Holiday
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing every 5 years.
Staff Treats
Individual log-ins for all staff (and their families!) to ensure our salaries go further each month.
Refer a Friend
Refer a friend and receive a love to shop voucher.