Regional HGV Class 2 Driver
Regional HGV Driver – Class 2 - Based at Reading, RG5 4QP
No Overnights – Be Home Every Night!
Drive Your HGV Career Forward with Travis Perkins!
As part of our Regional Operations Support Team, our Regional HGV Drivers provide driving cover across 4 branches within the Reading area – supporting holidays, absences, and periods of peak demand.
What’s in it for you?
- Sociable hours – Monday to Friday, 6:30am–4:00pm, with alternate Saturday mornings (8:00am–12:00pm). No overnights or late evenings.
- Full-time, permanent role – Direct employment with Travis Perkins.
- Competitive salary, plus:
- £250 monthly regional driver supplement
- Bonus potential up to £2,700 per year
- (Driver bonus up to £1,200 quarterly + branch bonus up to £1,500 annually)
- Fully funded periodic CPC training – Organised by the branch.
- Staff discounts – 20% off at Toolstation and across Travis Perkins Group businesses.
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays – Plus annual pay reviews.
- Share schemes – Opportunity to benefit from the success of the business.
- Company pension – With flexible contribution options.
- Driver of the Year Awards – Recognising our top-performing drivers.
- Ongoing development and career progression – Many of our leaders started in driver roles.
What will you be doing?
You’ll be delivering building materials from our Reading branch to local customers, ensuring all goods are safely secured and compliant. Using a HIAB (full training provided if needed), you'll typically complete around 14 deliveries a day, acting as a professional and friendly face of our business on the road.
What we’re looking for:
- Class 2 (Category C) driving licence
- Up-to-date CPC qualification
- Minimum 12 months of commercial driving experience
- We’ll pay for your Hiab training if needed.
- A customer-first attitude – You’ll be confident building relationships and delivering excellent service.
- A safety-first mindset – Taking care on the road and in the yard.
Who we are:
Travis Perkins is the UK’s largest builders’ merchant, with over 500 branches nationwide. We supply the trade with everything from bricks and timber to kitchens and tools. Our teams are welcoming, supportive, and focused on helping customers and colleagues thrive. Whether you're in the yard, branch, or behind the wheel – your career can go far with us.
How to Apply:
Ready to hit the road with Travis Perkins?
Apply today and join a company that values and rewards its people.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Your success is based on your potential.
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