CLASS 2 DRIVER
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Position Overview & Specifications
CLASS 2 DRIVER - (HIAB TRAINING PROVIDED) β JEWSON CARDIFF
PERMANENT ROLE - MONDAY TO FRIDAY & ALTERNATE SATURDAYS β 45 HOURS
Jewson are a part of Saint-Gobain - Winners of βTOP EMPLOYER UK AND GLOBAL' seven years running! (2016-2022)
Saint-Gobain is the world leader in designing, manufacturing and distributing building materials.
Jewson, alongside its 30 sister brands form the Saint-Gobain group.
In your role as a customer delivery driver, you will be required to safely deliver building materials to our customers whilst representing the company with a professional approach.
We are looking for someone with;
- A valid Class 2 (Category C) licence
- A valid CPC Card and Digi Tachograph card
- Previous experience completing multi-drop deliveries
- A crane (HIAB) certificate (this is beneficial but not essential)
In return you will receive;
- Social working hours; between the hours of 07:30 β 17:00 and alternate Saturdays 08:00 β 12:00
- Fully funded ALLMI accredited Vehicle Mounted Crane Certificate
- 33 daysβ holiday with the option to buy or sell up to 3 daysβ
- Pension (Saint-Gobain Retirement Savings Plan)
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Career progression and development
- Staff discounts and various other benefits
We would love to hear from you! In order to find out more and apply, please click below to register and submit your CV.
If you have been successful one of our friendly Resource Coordinators from our Southampton Recruitment Team (Area Code 01489) will be in contact within 14 days of your application to find out more about you and to discuss the role.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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LEGAL STATEMENT
SAINT-GOBAIN ENCOURAGE AND WELCOME DIVERSE APPLICATIONS AND ARE COMMITTED TO SUCCESS THROUGH OUR DIVERSE COLLEAGUE COMMUNITY. Weβre committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of ethnicity, colour, race, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, neurodiversity, taste in music, fashion sense or any other characteristic that makes you unique. If you have a disability or special need that requires support or adjustments to working or interview arrangements, please let us know.
On occasion we need to close advertisements earlier than expected, we therefore strongly encourage you to make your application promptly to avoid disappointment.
AGENCY? Please note that we have our own recruitment marketing and search functions alongside an already agreed set of agency partners and will not accept any third party CVβs/Applications from anyone unless invited to do so. Saint-Gobain accepts no responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
GDPR - You will find information on our privacy notice here: http://www.saint-gobain.co.uk/applicantdataprivacy/
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for CLASS 2 DRIVER roles across Saint-Gobain's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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