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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HGV Class 1 & 2 Driver to join our busy team at South West Galvanizers Ltd based in Crediton, EX17. We are part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, a successful family-owned business offering secure employment to its employees for over 150 years. We have 14 sites nationwide and apply corrosion protection to all the steel you regularly see around you such as street furniture, lampposts, bridge beams and even football stadiums through our galvanizing process.

You won’t just be joining a business; you’ll be part of a group that can offer you opportunities and development for the whole of your career!

We pride ourselves on caring for each other, with fairness and trust at our core. If you have similar values, you might find us to be a great place to work.

What’s the role?
As an HGV Class 1 & 2 Driver you will help to deliver our Company’s mission being the ‘UK’s Galvanizer of choice’ through being an integral part of a fleet that delivers our high-quality products to our customers.

Main responsibilities include:

• Putting safety first - 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.
• Complete accurate delivery records and relevant paperwork.
• Responsible for carrying out vehicle inspections.

Who would suit this role?

We’re looking for a motivated and reliable HGV Driver.

You will have a clean Class C licence, along with a digital tachograph card and a Driver CPC.

Previous experience transporting steel is desirable but not essential.

What are the benefits?

• A permanent contract with a gross pay of £780.96 per week.
• Your normal working days are Monday to Friday.
• Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity 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 2.5x 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?

Drivers working hours will be flexible to meet the needs of the business and will work up to a maximum of 60 hours per week but average no more than 48 hours per week in a 17-week period as per the Working Time Regulations. Start and finish times will be dictated by the needs of the business.

How to apply?

If you’re a proactive, safety-conscious driver looking for a new role we’d love to hear from you. Please click apply or complete an online application form on our website careers page – http://www.wedge-galv.co.uk/careers

Wedge Group Galvanizing is an equal opportunities employer; we strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £780.96 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Crediton EX17 1DN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Category C Licence (required)
• Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) (required)
• digital tachograph (required)
• C+E (required)

Work Location: In person