At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver building materials safely using Class 2 HIAB vehicles across the UK.
- Company: Join a leading builders merchants group with a focus on teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, accommodation for travel, and meal expenses covered.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for nationwide travel and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make a real impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: Valid HGV Class 2 licence and HIAB certification required.
The predicted salary is between 35256 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking to recruit a flexible and reliable Relief HGV Driver to support our group of builders merchants across the UK. This is a varied role, primarily covering driver absence, holidays, increased workload, and operational requirements across multiple branches. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering building materials to customer sites using Class 2 HIAB vehicles. The role may involve nationwide travel, so a centrally located candidate with a flexible approach to working hours and locations would be ideal. When not providing relief cover to the group's builders merchant branches, the role will involve working from our distribution centre in Buxton, supporting day-to-day transport and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver building materials safely and efficiently to customer sites, trade premises, and branch locations.
- Operate Class 2 HIAB vehicles in line with company procedures and legal requirements.
- Load and unload materials using HIAB/crane equipment where required.
- Provide relief cover across the group's builders merchant branches.
- Support transport and operational requirements at the Buxton distribution centre when not working at branch locations.
- Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly.
- Ensure all delivery paperwork is completed accurately.
- Maintain excellent standards of customer service when representing the company on site.
- Work closely with branch teams, transport managers, and yard staff to ensure smooth delivery operations.
- Follow all health and safety procedures, particularly when delivering to construction sites and customer premises.
- Be prepared to travel nationwide and stay away from home where required.
Skills and Experience Required
- Valid HGV Class 2 licence.
- HIAB certification and experience operating crane vehicles.
- Driver CPC qualification.
- Digital tachograph card.
- Experience delivering building materials or working within builders merchants is preferred.
- Good knowledge of load security and safe delivery practices.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Flexible, dependable, and willing to travel across different locations.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
Preferred Qualifications
- HGV Class 1 licence.
- HGV Class 2 licence.
- HIAB trained and experienced.
- Previous experience in builders merchants, construction supply, or multi-drop building materials delivery.
Location
Ideally, the successful candidate will be centrally located to allow easy travel across the group's branch network. Nationwide travel may be required depending on business needs. When not providing relief cover across the group, the role will be based at our distribution centre in Buxton.
Working Pattern
This is a flexible relief driver role. Working hours and locations may vary depending on operational requirements. The role may require overnight stays when working at remote locations.
Salary and Benefits
Salary will be discussed with the successful candidate and will be competitive, based on experience and qualifications. When working at remote locations, accommodation and an evening meal will be expensed in line with company policy.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a professional, adaptable, and safety-conscious driver who is comfortable working across different branches, customer sites, and our Buxton distribution centre. The ideal candidate will take pride in delivering excellent service, maintaining high driving standards, and supporting the wider group wherever needed.
Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Class 2 HGV driver employer: Skylander Holdings
Join our dynamic team as a Relief HGV Driver, where flexibility and reliability are highly valued. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, we offer competitive salaries, travel opportunities across the UK, and the chance to work in a collaborative environment at our Buxton distribution centre. Enjoy the unique advantage of being part of a well-established builders merchants group that prioritises safety and excellent customer service.
