Company HGV Driver

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Company HGV Driver

Drive Your Career Forward with Heidelberg Materials UK

Are you a professional Class 1 (C) Driver looking for a role where safety, reliability, and customer service are valued as much as your driving skills?

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a dedicated and safety-focused HGV Driver to join our logistics team. This is an opportunity to play a vital role in delivering essential construction materials across the UK while representing one of the industry's most respected brands.

If you thrive on responsibility, enjoy working independently, and take pride in delivering exceptional service, we want to hear from you.

About The Role

As an HGV Driver, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and professional transportation of Heidelberg Materials products to customers. You will ensure deliveries are completed on time while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, vehicle compliance, environmental responsibility, and customer service.

You will operate specialist vehicles including walking floor, rolling floor, tipper, and concrete mixer vehicles , supporting customer operations across multiple locations.

This role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to work within a business where safety is always the number one priority.

What You'll Be Doing

Safe & Professional Deliveries

• Deliver products safely, efficiently, and courteously to customers.
• Ensure all deliveries are completed in line with customer requirements and company standards.
• Represent Heidelberg Materials professionally at all times.
  
  
  

Vehicle & Equipment Management

• Conduct daily vehicle checks and inspections.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean, roadworthy condition.
• Accurately complete all vehicle records and documentation.
• Report defects and operational issues promptly.
  
  
  

Compliance & Safety

• Adhere to Road Transport Law, Working Time Directive regulations, and Health & Safety legislation.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Ensure environmental standards relating to waste disposal, dust emissions, and water discharge are met.
• Maintain a proactive approach to safety and risk management.
  
  
  

Flexibility & Customer Support

• Operate a range of specialist vehicles as required.
• Support customer demand through flexible working patterns.
• Be willing to work away from home and undertake overnight stays when required.
• Participate in additional training and customer-specific accreditations.
  
  
  

Essential Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Clean Category C+E (Class 1) HGV Licence.
• Valid Driver CPC (DCPC) Card.
• Valid EPIC/MPQC Card.
• GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Road Transport Law
• Working Time Directive
• Health & Safety legislation
• Environmental regulations
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Strong communication skills and customer-focused approach.
• Physically fit and capable of working in operational environments.
  
  
  

You'll Stand Out If You Have

• Experience operating walking floor, rolling floor, tipper, or concrete mixer vehicles.
• Experience working within aggregates, concrete, construction, waste, or heavy industry sectors.
• A proven commitment to safe working practices.
• Experience working across multiple sites or customer locations.
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for overtime and nights-out work.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities to gain additional qualifications and site accreditations.
• The chance to work with industry-leading equipment and customers.
• A supportive and safety-first culture where your contribution is valued.
  
  
  

Why Heidelberg Materials?

At Heidelberg Materials, our people keep the country building. Every day, our logistics teams play a critical role in supplying major construction and infrastructure projects across the UK.

Join a business that invests in its people, values professionalism, and puts safety at the heart of everything it does.

Apply today and become part of a team delivering excellence, one journey at a time.