HGV Driver
Holcim
No pay info
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65, United Kingdom
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Good employer
- Respectful managers
- Proper training
- Learn new skills
About Holcim
Holcim is a manufacturer and supplier. They specialise in construction and building materials.
Job description from Holcim
Job Description
About Holcim
We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.
Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.
Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real car...
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Job insights from Breakroom
HGV and LGV drivers
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and large goods vehicle (LGV) drivers transport and deliver goods.
You’ll need a special driving licence to do this job.
What you’ll do as a HGV and LGV driver:
- Drive a HGV or LGV
- Load and unload your vehicle
- Deal with customers and suppliers
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Driving
- Physical activities
- Heavy lifting
- Wearing a uniform
- Anti-social hours
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Holcim pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
94% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Holcim pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
43% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and September 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Holcim get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
35% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Only some people get sick pay
Do Holcim pay sick pay?
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
35% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Holcim do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
71% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Holcim?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
86% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Holcim managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
36% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and October 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Holcim?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
83% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Holcim feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
88% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Holcim get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
37% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and October 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Holcim?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
74% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Holcim enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
73% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and October 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Holcim recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
38% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Holcim?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
71% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Most people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Holcim?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 70% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Holcim head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
90% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and October 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Holcim is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
47% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and October 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Holcim employees say about their job
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Best thing
people
Worst thing
lack of funding with high expectations
Fitter at Holcim, September 2025
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