HGV Driver - Northfleet

HGV Driver 

Northfleet

This is a specialist driving position, and you will be trained to the highest level to safely operate both a bulk powder tanker and a silo placement lifting equipment vehicle.  You will be operating state of the art equipment on a modern delivery fleet, delivering to all the UK’s major housebuilders and blue-chip construction companies.

Who We Are & What We Stand For 

At CPI, we pride ourselves in our people and put diversity, equality, and inclusion at the forefront of our recruitment process. We realise how important and valuable it is to have a diverse workforce and of the benefits that this brings. We understand our colleagues have commitments and we support a family-friendly environment and to help us with this, we consider all our positions for full time, part time and flexible hours arrangements.

We place great importance on the communities that we operate in as large sections of our workforce are based within the local areas of our sites. We undertake many local community and charitable support projects and have high levels of longevity within our Teams. We are keen to hear from candidates who are proud to work for a socially responsible company.

We also have many sustainability initiatives on our roadmap and working with our Group Company – Grafton Plc, have significant support and drive to ensure we are operating in ways that are environmentally and socially aware.

We are keen to hear from candidates who share in these values, who are keen to build a career that can grow and develop with our support over time and who have a passion for making a difference.

We also realised that no candidate will meet every single desired qualification on our job requirements so even if your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you.

Company Overview    

CPI Mortars were pioneers within the UK construction materials industry in the late 1990’s with the construction of the UK’s first dry mortar plant. It is now the only national dry mortar producer operating across a network of nine EuroMix manufacturing plants. EuroMix dry mortars, renders, plasters and concretes are used by the major construction companies in the UK on housing, industrial, educational and infrastructure projects.

CPI also operates a state-of-the-art bagging operation at Carlton Manufacturing which supplies the merchant and contractors’ market with a range of bagged ready to use concrete, mortar, and fence post mixes.

CPI are part of the Grafton Group Plc, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange and who provide us with terrific support as the parent company.

Job Description  

This is a specialist driving position, and you will be trained to the highest level to safely operate both a bulk powder tanker and a silo placement lifting equipment vehicle.  You will be operating state of the art equipment on a modern delivery fleet, delivering to all the UK’s major housebuilders and blue-chip construction companies.

Key Responsibilities  

The below are key responsibilities however full training will be given.

• Delivering dry silo systems to customers sites using specialist lorry mounted lifting equipment and refilling these silos using specialist powder tanker technology.

• You will be required to drive both rigid vehicles and articulated semi-trailer units.

• You will be responsible for providing a market leading service level to our customers in your day-to-day delivery activities.

Job Requirements 

• A C+E Vocational Driving licence is essential.

• Previous Powder Tanker or Lorry Mounted Crane experience is advantageous.

What will you get from us? 

•  Competitive Pay – we review and benchmark our pay annually to remain competitive in the market.

*  Paid Volunteer Leave - Take time to give back to your community or a charity close to your heart with 1 day of paid volunteer leave a year.

*  Holiday - 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) which increases after 3, 5 and 10 years’ service.

*  Long Service Awards - we recognise our long serving colleague with extra holiday entitlement, donations to a charity of your choice and gift vouchers.

*  Bonus - we all work hard to reach our targets and award quarterly or annual bonuses

*  Apprenticeships – various programmes and opportunities are available to enhance your skills and advance your career.

*  Development - opportunities for career progression are highly encouraged and supported through a mixture of certified routes, team mentorship and internal development

*  Enhanced Pension Scheme – for every 1% above the statutory 5% you contribute; CPI will match this contribution up to a total of 20% split between employer and employee with further details provided on joining

*  Health Cash Plan - we will fund a Level 1 health cash plan with ‘SimplyHealth’ for all colleagues, which allows cash back to be claimed on a range of every day medical treatments such as dental, optical and prescriptions.  This cover also gives you the ability to book and attend video consultations with a GP.

*  Life Assurance - if the worst should happen, life assurance ensures that those close to you have some protection by paying your annual salary to your chosen beneficiary.

*  EarlyPay – allowing early access to earned wages when you need it most.

*  Colleague Choice Awards - Colleague awards each month and annually for going above and beyond their duties nominated by colleagues.

*   ShareSave Scheme – share in the success you help create an easy way for you to save from your net salary, starting at £5 a month you can build up a savings pot or use what you save to become a Grafton Group Plc share holder.

*  Cycle to Work Scheme – make serious savings on the costs of a bike and equipment (as well as commuting!) through salary sacrifice. Great for your physical wellbeing, environment, and wallet – win-win!

*  Refer A Friend – receive a bonus for referring talented individuals to join our team.

*  Colleague Discount – repair, maintain and improve your own home with discount at all Grafton Group businesses.

*  Retail and Leisure Discounts – save money on day-to-day spending, our platform includes major supermarkets, cinemas, theme parks, restaurants, and utilities!

*  Gym Discounts – we have a network of 100’s of health clubs offering discounts to colleagues of up to 25% on self-paid gym memberships.

*  Employee Assistance Programme – administered by TELUS Health, we offer free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal and financial management.