At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive HGV Class 2 vehicles, delivering steelwork and maintaining customer relationships.
- Company: Join a family-owned business with over 150 years of experience in galvanizing.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, 25 days holiday, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours, employee discounts, and a focus on wellbeing and support.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values your contribution and offers career advancement.
- Qualifications: Clean Class C licence and a Driver CPC required; experience with steel is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 39000 - 40000 £ per year.
About us: South West Galvanizers Ltd, part of the Wedge Group Galvanizing, is a family‑owned business with over 150 years of experience. We have 14 sites nationwide, providing corrosion protection to steel in infrastructure and public spaces. This role is based in Crediton, EX17.
What’s the role? As an HGV Class 2 Driver you will support the Company’s mission to be the ‘UK’s Galvanizer of choice’ by operating a fleet that delivers high‑quality products to our customers.
- Ensuring full compliance with all statutory requirements and driving legislation, including company procedures, tachograph monitoring, driver and road regulations.
- Collecting and delivering steelwork.
- Maintaining good working relationships with customers.
- Completing accurate delivery records and relevant paperwork.
- Carrying out vehicle inspections.
Qualifications: Motivated and reliable HGV Driver with:
- A clean Class C licence, a digital tachograph card and a Driver CPC.
- Previous experience transporting steel is desirable but not essential.
Benefits:
- Permanent contract with gross pay of £751.20 per week.
- Normal working days Monday to Friday.
- Secure employment with a supportive, long‑standing business offering opportunities for advancement.
- Annual pay reviews.
- 25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year – 5 days more than the legal requirement.
- Enhanced pay for other leave (paternity, maternity etc.).
- Paid breaks during shifts are included in the hours of work.
- Company pension scheme matching employee pension contributions.
- Employment protection and death in service cover for employees – paying out up to 2.5× annual salary.
- Employee Assistance Programme – offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support.
- Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Annual free flu vaccinations.
- Long service awards.
- Company share purchase opportunity.
- Free parking.
Hours: Hours are flexible to meet business needs and can be up to a maximum of 60 hours per week, but will average no more than 48 hours per week over a 17‑week period as per the Working Time Regulations. Start and finish times will be dictated by business needs.
Wedge Group Galvanizing is an equal opportunities employer, we strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone is valued and welcomed.
HGV Class 2 Driver in Crediton employer: Wedge Group
Scottish Galvanizers Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Glasgow where quality and service are at the forefront of our operations. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes competitive salaries, pension plans, and private medical insurance, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development within the galvanizing industry. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values innovation and excellence in every project.
