Location: North West – Illingworth Ingham (Timber Supplies) Ltd
Hours: Monday–Thursday 07:30–16:30 | Friday 07:30–16:00 | Saturday 08:00–12:30 on a rota
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Competitive salary
Skills, Knowledge and Experience required:
- A valid Class 2 (LGV/HGV Category C) driving licence
- Valid Driver CPC
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card
- A good understanding of Drivers’ Hours and Road Transport Regulations
- Hiab experience/licence is desirable, but not essential – full training will be provided for the right candidate
- Experience with strapping and sheeting loads
- The ability and willingness to undertake manual handling and heavy lifting
- Excellent safety awareness and driving standards
- Good customer service and communication skills
- Excellent attendance and punctuality
Previous experience within a Timber Merchant, Builders Merchant or similar environment is highly desirable.
About us
Illingworth Ingham (Timber Supplies) Ltd is an independent, family-run Timber Merchant with a long-established and successful presence within the timber industry. We specialise in supplying bespoke, high-end timber and timber products and have exciting plans for continued growth.
With six branches across the North West, we supply timber, general building materials and DIY products to a wide range of trade and retail customers.
We are now looking for a reliable and motivated Class 2 Hiab Driver to join our team.
The Role
As a Class 2 Hiab Driver, you will play a vital role in our delivery operation. You will be responsible for transporting and delivering timber and building materials safely and efficiently to customers, while maintaining high standards of customer service.
The role involves the safe loading, securing, transportation and unloading of goods, including the use of a Hiab crane where applicable. Manual handling and heavy lifting are an essential part of the role.
You will represent the company when visiting customers, so a professional, friendly and helpful approach is essential.
HOURS OF WORK
Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 16:30 Friday 07:30 - 16:00pm & Saturdays 08:00 – 12:30 On a Rota
Key Responsibilities of the Driver
- Safely operate company vehicles in accordance with all relevant road traffic laws, regulations and company procedures.
- Carry out deliveries safely, efficiently and within required timeframes.
- Safely load, secure, transport and unload timber, building materials and other goods.
- Operate the Hiab crane safely where qualified and trained to do so.
- Undertake manual handling and heavy lifting as required.
- Ensure loads are correctly strapped and sheeted before transportation as required.
- Complete daily vehicle walk-around and pre-drive checks.
- Carry out basic operator maintenance and report any vehicle defects or issues promptly to the Manager/Assistant.
- Maintain regular communication with the Transport Department and report any delivery or vehicle issues as soon as they arise.
- Complete all delivery paperwork and records accurately and return them to the relevant branch.
- Maintain a professional, friendly and polite manner when dealing with customers.
- Follow all company Health & Safety policies, procedures and instructions.
- Wear the required PPE at all times where applicable.
- Maintain excellent standards of attendance, punctuality and reliability.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
- Class 2 driving licence.
- Valid Driver CPC.
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
- Good knowledge and understanding of Drivers’ Hours and relevant transport regulations.
- Good understanding of safe driving practices.
- Ability to safely handle, load and secure goods.
- Knowledge of strapping and sheeting loads.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to complete delivery records accurately.
- Good awareness of Health & Safety requirements.
- Physically capable of undertaking manual handling and heavy lifting.
- Reliable, punctual and committed to excellent attendance.
Desirable:
- Hiab licence/experience.
- Previous experience operating a Hiab vehicle.
- Experience working within a Timber Merchant, Builders Merchant, Construction or Building Materials environment.
Don't have a Hiab licence? That's not necessarily a problem. A Hiab licence is desirable but not essential, as further training will be provided for the right candidate.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus
- 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Great employee discounts across Illingworth Ingham Ltd
- Bike to Work Scheme
- The opportunity to build a long-term career with an established, growing family business
We are looking for a strongly motivated, reliable and hardworking individual with a positive attitude and good work ethic.
You should take pride in your driving, have a strong commitment to Health & Safety and enjoy providing a professional service to our customers.
This is an excellent long-term opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills, undertake further training and grow alongside the continued success of the business.
Interested?
If you have the required Class 2 licence, CPC and Digital Tachograph Card, and you're looking for a long-term opportunity with an established family-run business, we would be keen to hear from you.
To find out more about Illingworth Ingham (Timber Supplies) Ltd, visit www.iitimber.co.uk.
You can also learn more about our organisation and working environment by watching the video on our homepage under “Our History.”
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
