Polypipe

HGV Driver - Class 1

Polypipe Horncastle Full time

Closing Date for Application:

Tuesday 17/03/2026

Polypipe Civils and Green Urbanisation, part of the Genuit Group, are a leading manufacturer for civils and infrastructure projects, with the industry’s widest range of engineered storm water & sewer management systems, Network and Green asset Solutions.

People are at the forefront of everything we do, we have a unique culture where you can be yourself, contribute your ideas to make continuous improvements and take pride in achieving results to support the overall success of our growing business. We recognise the value of investing in our people through comprehensive training and personal development courses.

Role Overview
Planning of delivery and collection routes to ensure optimum efficiency. Ensuring all goods to be transported are safe and secure. Supervision of loading and unloading of goods. The coordination of deliveries and communication with customers re pick-ups and drop-offs.

This is a full time position, with shifts starting at 04:00 and regular nights out required

Key Responsibilities

  • Load and unload vehicles safely, ensuring goods are secure and protected during transit.
  • Carry out deliveries in a timely and safe manner, complying with company policy and driving regulations.
  • Complete daily vehicle inspections and report defects immediately.
  • Maintain cleanliness of the driving cab and care for the vehicle.
  • Accurately complete and submit weekly timesheets.
  • Support yard operations as required.
  • Comply with VOSA rules on drivers’ hours and use of tachographs.
  • Adhere to company policies including health and safety, substance use, and code of conduct.
  • Maintain good customer relations and report any issues to the Transport office.
  • Complete all mandatory training.

Skills and Experience

  • UK Driving Licence Category C+E.
  • In date UK DQC Card.
  • General knowledge of UK roadways and good sense of direction.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in securely strapping loads in a safe and legal manner.
  • Willingness to night out as required

Benefits

  • Hourly rate of £14.32 with overtime at £18.94
  • Entitled to 25 days holiday
  • Pension contribution matched up to 8%
  • Save as you earn Genuit Sharesave scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.