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This customer-facing driving role involves delivering building materials safely and efficiently to trade and retail customers across the local area. The successful candidate will be safety conscious, reliable and professional, with strong knowledge of vehicle operations, HIAB equipment and safe delivery practices.\nMain Responsibilities\nOperate an HGV Class 2 vehicle fitted with HIAB equipment to complete customer deliveries safely, efficiently and on time.\n\nPlan and follow delivery routes, taking account of customer requirements, site access, vehicle restrictions and scheduled delivery time windows.\n\nLoad, transport and offload building materials securely and accurately using HIAB equipment and other relevant handling equipment.\n\nComplete daily vehicle checks and ensure the vehicle, crane and associated equipment remain safe, roadworthy and compliant.\n\nReport vehicle defects, equipment faults, accidents, incidents, near misses and delivery issues promptly through the correct company procedures.\n\nEnsure all goods are loaded securely and delivered in accordance with safe loading practices and company requirements.\n\nOperate the HIAB crane safely and responsibly, following manufacturer guidance, lifting plans, site rules and relevant training requirements.\n\nCarry out deliveries to construction sites, trade premises, customer homes and other locations, assessing access and ground conditions before unloading.\n\nCommunicate professionally with customers, site contacts, branch colleagues and transport teams, providing a high standard of customer service.\n\nObtain accurate signatures and electronic or written proof of delivery, recording shortages, damages or other discrepancies where required.\n\nComply with drivers’ hours, tachograph, Driver CPC, vehicle compliance and other relevant UK road transport legislation.\n\nMaintain the cleanliness and presentation of the vehicle, reporting any maintenance or servicing requirements to the transport or branch team.\n\nFollow company health and safety procedures, risk assessments, personal protective equipment requirements and customer site instructions.\n\nSupport the branch and wider transport operation during busy periods, working collaboratively with colleagues to meet customer delivery requirements.\n\nPerson Specification\nFull, valid HGV Class 2 licence with a clean and safe driving record.\n\nValid Driver CPC qualification and digital tachograph card.\n\nPrevious experience driving an HGV Class 2 vehicle in a delivery, logistics, distribution or builders’ merchants environment.\n\nHIAB or lorry loader experience, with a recognised HIAB qualification or relevant operator training.\n\nGood knowledge of safe loading, unloading, lifting operations and vehicle security procedures.\n\nGood understanding of UK drivers’ hours, tachograph requirements and road transport compliance.\n\nSafety conscious and able to assess delivery locations, access restrictions and site risks before unloading.\n\nCustomer focused, polite and professional when representing the company at customer and construction sites.\n\nReliable, organised and able to manage delivery schedules while maintaining accurate paperwork and records.\n\nPhysically fit and comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions and handling building materials where required.\n\nGood communication skills and the ability to work effectively with drivers, branch teams, customers and site personnel.\n\nFlexible and dependable, with the ability to work early starts, occasional Saturdays and additional hours when operationally required.\n\nWorking Hours, Salary and Benefits\nWorking hours are Monday - Friday 07.30 - 17.00, plus 1 in 2 Saturdays 08.00 - 12.00.\n\nCompetitive salary dependent on experience (£39,000 - £42,000)\n\n25 days holiday entitlement plus 8 UK Bank Holidays + an additional celebration day.\n\nCompany pension scheme.\n\nLife Assurance / Death in Service.\n\nEmployee benefits and discounts.\n\nEmployee Assistance Programme.\n\nTraining, development and genuine career progression.\n\nSupportive, team-focused working environment.\n\nWhy Join Briants of Princes Risborough?\nJoin an established builders’ merchants serving trade and retail customers across Princes Risborough and the surrounding area.\n\nRepresent the company on the road while delivering essential building materials to customers and construction sites.\n\nBe part of a supportive branch and transport team where safety, reliability and professionalism are prioritised.\n\nUse and develop your HGV Class 2 and HIAB skills across a varied range of deliveries and customer sites.\n\nBuild strong relationships with trade customers, construction professionals and colleagues across the business.\n\nLawsons is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, background or experience. 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