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HGV Driver/Yard Operative

Eh Smith (builders Merchants) Ltd., Longbridge, PA, United States


Person & Skills
The successful candidate will be familiar with all aspects of stock handling and have knowledge of heavy‑side building materials. Ideally you will have recent experience of driving a counterbalance and combination forklift, as well as having a valid forklift licence. Additionally, the successful candidate will also need to hold an HGV category C license. A HIAB/ALLMI certificate and HIAB experience, as well as Moffett experience, are all preferred.

Hours

Sociable hours – no overnight stays or late evenings

42.5 hours per week Monday-Friday

Start and Finish times could be 7:30am-5:00pm / 7:00am-4:30pm / 6:30am-4:00pm

Participation in the Saturday Morning Rota - typically two Saturday mornings per month which are paid at on top of basic salary at a higher hourly overtime rate

Permanent, full-time employment (part time may be considered upon request)

Overtime rates, Saturday paid at 1.5x hourly rate, weekdays at 1.25x hourly rate

Company Profit Share Bonus (dependant on company performance)

Enhanced company pension scheme – Salary sacrifice

Length of Service annual leave increases up to 30 days + bank holidays

Flexible Holiday Scheme – buy or sell extra holiday up to 3 days

Paid Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Year

Enhanced paternity and maternity pay

CPC Training Provided

Life Assurance Scheme

Health Cash Plan – Salary Sacrifice

Company workwear/PPE provided

Employee Support Line & Mental Health First Aiders

Key tasks will include

Picking orders and serving Customers

Stock rotation and maintenance

Assisting with Loading / Unloading of HGV vehicles in a safe manner

Driving an HGV Vehicle in accordance with the Delivery Schedule

Maintaining records of journey times, mileage and hours worked

Conducting pre-trip vehicle inspections

Operating a Tacho-Graph in line with current legislation

Delivering a safe, First class service to our valued trade customers and members of the public

Health & Safety awareness/adherence.

Location
Longbridge

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