HGV Driver

Location: Braintree
Organisation: British Offsite
Contract Type: Permanent

A little bit about the role...

Due to growth within British Offsite, we’re recruiting for an HGV Driver you will be responsible for the effective and timely collections and deliveries of Uni products, Building and fit-out materials, and plant equipment to customers’ sites and distribution centers.

 

 

You will be responsible for...

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

  • Complying and driving company commercial vehicles in accordance with relevant laws including tachograph rules, driver hours limits, working time regulations, road traffic laws etc. 
  • Ensuring the safe, timely and secure loading and unloading of materials and equipment to correct procedures.
  • Quality checking equipment supplied to customers are in good condition prior to loading and at the time of unloading.
  • Working in a safe and efficient manner complying with all relevant health and safety regulations.
  • You will complete related paperwork accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
  • Maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicles using on site equipment, both inside and out.
  • Assist in the accurate picking and secure packaging of products for dispatch when required. 
  • Effectively working as part of a team and to motivate team members.
  • Attending relevant training sessions and personal development courses as and when required.

What we will offer you...

As a valued employee you will be rewarded with the following:

  • Highly competitive Annual Salary
  • Generous company pension (employer contribution up to 10%)  increasing with length of service
  • Private healthcare for employees, partner and children up to the age of 21
  • 22 days holidays, plus English bank holidays, plus the Christmas shutdown (not deducted from your holiday allowance)
  • Life Insurance – 4x salary
  • Income Protection
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus depending on company performance
  • Fully equipped gym at head office – Health Checks, Gym Programmes, and Healthy Lifestyle Sessions 
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Pay
  • In house Occupational Health Nurse
  • Long Service Awards
  • Vouchers to celebrate marriage, the birth / adoption of a child
  • Comprehensive social calendar including but not limited to; Family Fun Day; Company Bowling, Christmas Party and various activities and sporting events throughout the year. 

What we'd like in return...

As a successful candidate you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

  • A valid clean Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) licence to Category C+E licence.
  • Valid Digital tachograph driver smart card
  • Valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence Qualification (Driver CPC).
  • A minimum of 1 year experience driving a Category C+E license
  • Ability to plan and organise workload effectively working to deadlines.
  • Good communication skills, both verbally and written.
  • Competent and confident use of relevant software: including email, electronic vehicle checking apps, clock in/out software etc.

Finally, a little more about us...

British Off Site is the creator of the most technically advanced light gauge steel panel system in the marketplace, we are bringing extra speed, flexibility and reliability to traditional construction with our next generation light gauge steel framing system and infill panels which areprecision-manufactured on our advanced robotics assembly line.

 

We’re passionate about attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry, we’re looking for individuals who want to join an organisation, who operate an open-door policy and like to get everyone around the table to produce innovations.  

 

Our people are our greatest asset, we’re looking for those want to embrace our values – Drive it, Own It, Embrace it & BOS it

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