3.5T Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
3.5T DRIVER β JEWSON STORES β NEWCASTLE
Are you looking to enhance your career with the European leader in supply and distribution of building materials? Jewson stores,alongside its sister brands form the STARK Group and we are looking for enthusiastic and committed drivers to join our team.
Whatβs in it for you?
Β· Social working hours between 07:30 β 17:00
Β· Fully funded induction at our industry leading training academy
Β· 33 daysβ holiday with the option to buy or sell up to 3 daysβ
Β· Pension (STARK Retirement Savings Plan)
Β· Life Assurance Scheme
Β· Staff discounts and Benefit schemes: childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme
Β· Career progression and development
Β· Enhanced maternity/ adoption /paternity leave
What to expect
As a customer delivery driver and the face of the company, weβll need you to safely deliver building materials to our customers with a professional and friendly approach. Every day is different, from the number of drops youβll do, to where you will be delivering. Youβll be loading and unloading and supporting team members in the branch and warehouse as and when needed, offering you job satisfaction in an incredibly varied role.
What are we looking for?
Β· A valid 3.5t (Category B) licence
Β· Whilst multidrop experience is handy, itβs not a necessity
Want to be part of our team? Then weβd love to hear from you! To find out more and apply, please click below to register and submit your CV.
If you have been successful one of our friendly Resource Coordinators from our Southampton Recruitment Team (Area Code 01489) will be in contact within 7 days of your application to find out more about you.
This role is working with Jewson Stores, part of the STARK Group. We are a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe. We connect suppliers of heavy building materials with the professional craftsmen who build, renovate, and maintain the cities of tomorrow.
At STARK Group, we have a strong culture that is built on passionate and dedicated people who thrive in taking responsibility and challenging status quo. We are convinced that our continued success relies on the diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds that our employees bring to their everyday work.
The value of equal opportunity is embedded in the way we do business and retain talent groupwide. In our commitment to diversity, we welcome everyone with respect and an open mind.
Weβd love to hear from you, hit apply! And a member of our Internal Recruitment team will be in contact with you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (Category B) (required)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for 3.5T Driver roles across Jewson Stores's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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