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The Best Connection are currently recruiting Regional Relief Class 2 (C) HGV Drivers on behalf of our client, a leading national builders' merchant, to cover sites across the North East including Blaydon, Blyth, Durham, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and Newcastle.

Our client is the UK's largest builders' merchant with over 500 branches nationwide, supplying a wide range of building materials, tools, and equipment. They offer long-term career opportunities, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment.

This role forms part of the Regional Operations Support Team, providing driving cover across multiple branches to support holidays, sickness, and peak trading periods.

Duties will include:

• Delivery of building materials to local customers
• Loading and unloading vehicles using a HIAB
• Ensuring loads are safe, secure, and legally compliant
• Completing approximately 14 deliveries per day
• Maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach at all times

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• Sociable daytime hours
• No weekends

Pay & Benefits

• £32,000 per annum (based on a 40-hour week - £15.38 per hour)

Post Parity:

• Quarterly bonus
• Monthly regional relief driver allowance
• Travel expenses paid
• Full-time, permanent position (employed directly by the client)
• Fully funded and arranged CPC training
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual pay reviews
• Company pension with flexible contributions
• Share save schemes
• 20% staff discount at Toolstation and across group businesses
• Driver of the Year awards
• Ongoing training and clear career progression opportunities

Requirements

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) licence
• Valid CPC and Digi Tacho Card
• Minimum 12 months Class 2 driving experience (including use of own vehicle)
• HIAB experience preferred but not essential - training will be provided
• Strong customer service skills
• Safety-conscious and professional attitude

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.