HGV Class 1 Driver

About us

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HGV Class 1 Driver to join our busy team at Merseyside Galvanizing Ltd based in Garston, Liverpool L19. 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 a HGV Class 1 Driver you will help to deliver our Company’s vision being ‘The 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, driving, 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?

You must demonstrate excellent customer service in your approach to work.

Be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Have good geographical area knowledge.

Hold a full and Cat C+E clean licence (minor points may be considered).

Possess a digital tachograph card and full driver CPC.

Have a minimum of 1 year’s HGV driving experience.

What are the benefits?

• A permanent 38-hour contract, with gross pay of £15.60 per hour/ £592.80 per week.
• Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement.
• Annual pay reviews.
• Enhanced overtime rate during the week over 38 hours is £23.40 p/hr and weekend overtime rate is £23.40 p/hr.
• 25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year – 5 days more than the legal requirement.
• Enhanced pay for other leave (paternity, maternity etc.).
• Company pension scheme matching employee pension contributions.
• Employment protection and death in service cover for employees – paying out up to 3x 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?

Contracted 38 hours per week with potential for paid overtime during busy periods.

Hours of work are flexible to meet the customer service levels but starting times are normally between 06.00 and 07.00am.

How to apply?

If this sounds like a job that might be right for you, please apply online by completing an application form.

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: £30,825.60 per year

Experience:

• HGV class 1 Driving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Category CE Licence (required)
• Full Driver CPC (required)
• Digital tachograph (required)

Work Location: In person