HGV Class 2 Driver

HGV Class 2 Driver

PPG | Carrickfergus

Package £37,000 - £38,000

Position Summary

PPG are a global organization founded in 1882 with brands including Johnstone’s and Leyland Paint. We are now looking for a HGV Driver to join our team and support with customer deliveries from our Carrickfergus Warehouse.

Why you will love working here?

• Competitive starting salary with yearly pay reviews 
• Guaranteed 48 hours pay per week (even if you work less hours!)
• Company annual bonus scheme of up to 6% of annual salary
• No handballing - once delivered no need to strip items
• Your own lorry and electric pallet truck
• All lorries less than 5 years old and come with Sat Navs, Microwaves & Phones
• Flexible working times and low pressure environment
• 35 days of annual leave, including bank holidays and Christmas
• Generous company pension contributions
• Fantastic company-funded private healthcare plan, with options to extend coverage to family members
• Generous staff discount on paint and decorating tools at Johnstone’s Decorating Centers
• Colleague recognition program that recognizes and rewards our colleagues
• Inclusive and engaging workplace – We foster a culture of inclusion for all (Our engagement scores show 4.22 out of 5 in Gallup's Global Q12 annual colleague survey it!)

A day in the life of…

A HGV Class 2 Driver, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering to a range of customers throughout Ireland.
• Start times between 04:00AM - 08:00AM.
• Completion of pre-use checks on vehicle.
• Adhering to all drivers’ regulations including working time directive.
• Loading your vehicle for the next day.
• 1 overnight per week

Qualifications:

• Valid HGV Class 2 License
• Multi-drop or similar HGV driving experience (desirable)
• A professional, customer facing approach
• Flexibility for early starts and overnight stays

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.