We are looking for a permanent HGV Class 2 Driver with Hiab to join our Cardiff Timber Branch. The chosen candidate will be responsible for delivering building materials locally and to surrounding areas.
Who are Robert Price?
Robert Price Builders’ Merchants Ltd is a family run independent business, with head office in Abergavenny. Founded in 1847, we are a substantial local employer, with the developments and progressions of a modern large enterprise, and the grounding and values of a traditional family run business. We are the largest independent builders’ merchant in South East Wales.
What is a builders’ merchant?
A builders’ merchant is a company which supplies materials to the construction sector.
Up to 85% of the built environment you see around you is supplied by Britain’s builders’ merchants. Merchants and the supply chain are crucial to the construction industry which contributes over £40 billion to the UK economy each year. A career in this essential commercial sector can be challenging, varied and rewarding.
Hours:
40 hours per week to be worked 7:30am - 16:00pm from Monday to Friday.
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary negotiable according to experience.
- Work life balance , no weekend working.
- Working for a family-run business.
- Death-in-service scheme membership.
- Staff discounts after 6 months service.
- Uniform and boot money allowance.
- 30 days holidays including bank holidays.
- Annual discretionary bonuses.
Essential Requirements:
- Clean Class C Licence and full current CPC training (Essential)
- Lorry Mounted Crane licence and experience (Preferable but training available)
- At least 2 years’ delivery driving experience
- Digital tachograph card.
Duties:
- Delivering building materials in and around the surrounding area
- Loading and unloading safely
- Completing paperwork and record sheets
- Manual handling
- Customer service - dealing with customers in person
Essential Skills:
- Experience of safe loading including weight and load distribution stability and security of load
- Knowledge of driver hours and driver safety regulations
- Digi-card and tachograph experience
- Able to identify materials accurately, working from delivery notes and to complete paperwork records accurately and methodically
- Confident communicator, willingness to engage with customers to provide good customer service
- Good communication and team work skills
- Naturally tidy, organised reliable, industrious, adaptable and quick to grasp new concepts
- Ability to follow instructions efficiently and work unsupervised
- Manual handling capability (up to 25kg)
Desirable:
Knowledge of building materials and their usage, an interest in the construction industry and good numeracy skills. Good arithmetic, preferably GCSE Maths grade C.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Our insurance requires drivers of 10T vehicles & above to have held their HGV licence for 1 year.
Please confirm the date you acquired your HGV licence.
Experience:
- HGV Delivery Driving: 2 years (required)
- HIAB : 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
