At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive and deliver building materials while providing top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join Elliotts, a family-owned builders’ merchant with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy profit sharing, wellbeing support, generous holiday, and unlimited training.
- Other info: Stable environment with opportunities for career growth and team support.
- Why this job: Be the face of our business and make a real impact in your community.
- Qualifications: Cat C license required; HIAB and forklift certificates are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
Job type: Full time
Hours: 42.5 hours per week
We're busier than ever and need extra drivers! Step in and start driving with us today. Fed up of working every Saturday? Ready to Drive Your Career Forward?
Our Drivers are on the front line when it comes to our customers, they therefore must be able to demonstrate a high standard of customer service in line with the Elliotts “help you build” ethos. We’re looking for someone who’s great with people and really takes pride in what they do yet isn’t afraid of some good old fashioned hard work.
Your role as a regional driver would mean you would support a network of local branches during their time of need. So this is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for more variety in their day-to-day role in a long standing business that looks after its people.
The Role
Our Drivers are the face of our business and are on the frontline when it comes to our customers. They're a friendly bunch, passionate about giving a great customer experience.
Responsibilities
- Multi drop deliveries of building materials to customers; both building sites and residential addresses
- Supporting a network of local branches as and when required
- Help the yard team and support the branch team if needed
The customer is always our priority, and we'll go the extra mile to do whatever it takes.
Requirements:
- Cat C license (essential)
- HIAB/lorry loader certificate (preferable - if not we can provide the training)
- Counter Balance Forklift license (preferable - would be a distinct advantage)
- High standards of customer service
- Committed to maintaining high standards of driver compliance
- Ability to travel to any branch within our network (mileage paid)
- Flexible approach, willing and able to work within multiple teams
- Friendly and professional manner
- Good communication skills
About Elliotts: Elliotts is an independent builders’ merchant serving customers across the South of England. Founded in 1842, we remain family owned and focused on doing things properly. We keep things straightforward - know our customers, work safely, deliver reliably, and support each other as a team. Decisions are made locally, close to the work.
The business is led by Tom, the great-great-great grandson of the founder. That long-term, hands-on approach shapes how we operate and how we look after our people. Many of our team build long careers here. It’s a stable, supportive environment where people take pride in their work and back each other day to day.
Who are you?
At Elliotts the customer comes first, and we take ownership. We believe everyone who works here should demonstrate our core behaviours:
- Friendly
- Enthusiastic
- Professional
- Interested
- Attentive
- Helpful
What’s in it for me?
- Annual profit share scheme
- 24/7 wellbeing support
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- 22 days holiday
- Unlimited training
- Staff discounts
- Christmas Hamper
- Monthly Pizza on us
- Company pension
Regional HGV Driver Class 2 in Southampton employer: Elliotts
Elliotts is an excellent employer for Regional HGV Drivers, offering a supportive and stable work environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow. With a strong focus on customer service and teamwork, drivers enjoy a variety of daily tasks while benefiting from an annual profit share scheme, 24/7 wellbeing support, and unlimited training opportunities. Located in the South of England, Elliotts fosters a family-owned culture that prioritises employee satisfaction and career development.
