Trainee HGV Driver Class 2
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Position Overview & Specifications
Whatβs in it for me?
- Full time, permanent working hours, employed directly with Travis Perkins
- A competitive basic salary with bonus earning potential that YOU impact by driving safely and efficiently (bonus is up to Β£2,400, annually)
- Sociable working hours. No overnight stays or late evenings, providing you with a work/life balance. Hours of work reflect the branch opening hours
- Periodic CPC training funded and arranged by the branch
- Staff discount across businesses in our group (20% off at Toolstation included!)
- Fully funded Class 2 training
- 22 days of holiday per annum + Bank Holidays
- Yearly pay reviews, recognising and rewarding committed colleagues
- Share Schemes (selling shares of our business for a potential profit)
- Company pension scheme, allowing a variety of contribution options
- Driver of the year Awards. An evening that celebrates and rewards the best of the best
- Ongoing development and progression opportunities, weβre BIG on developing our colleagues to be the best they can be. A large number of our supervisors, managers and directors have been on similar journeys
Don't just take our word for it, click here to listen to Dean talk about why he loves working for Travis Perkins.
What will I be doing?
Youβll be working to deliver building materials from our branch to our local customers in a safe and professional manner. Loading the vehicle in the yard using the HIAB, itβll be your responsibility to ensure the vehicle is properly loaded, safe and in-line with road and transport legislation. Our drivers are the face of the business and will demonstrate professionalism whilst on the road and with our customers at all times. Itβs likely that youβll perform around 14 drops a day, regularly returning back to branch to reload your vehicle.
Am I right for the job?
Do you have a passion for vehicles?
New and experienced drivers are welcome to apply and fully funded HGV training will be provided for the right person.
No HIAB? No problem! The branch will fully fund your HIAB training, ensuring youβre qualified and comfortable operating vehicle-mounted cranes. Youβll be confident in dealing with our customers, building new relationships and developing existing ones. You will be safety focused, ensuring work is completed in a safe and professional manner. Our drivers are passionate about what we do and delivering for our customers, we want like-minded drivers to join our team with the same mindset and ambition.
Sound good? Apply now!
Weβre driving to become a truly inclusive employer. We want everyone to be at their best and itβs our ambition that everyone within our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves. You be you, it makes us, us.
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: Wholesale
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee HGV Driver Class 2 roles across Travis Perkins plc group'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 Wholesale.
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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