Contract haulier information pack 2013

Contract HaulierInformation Pack

ALL PART OF THE SERVICE

Making the most as a contract haulier with Lafarge Tarmac

Lafarge Tarmac is one of the UK’s leading heavy building materials producer, supplying an extensive range of conventional and specialist product solutions to its customers across the UK, business to business or direct to the consumer. We are offering you the opportunity to drive your own business as an individual contract haulier under our self-employment scheme delivering aggregates, asphalt and readymix concrete to the building and construction industries.

This is your chance to share in our success by helping to provide a quality distribution service to our customers.

Lafarge Tarmac prides itself on an outstanding reputation for the highest standards in all of its business practices and safety standards. Contract Hauliers are an important part of our structure and an essential player in our winning team. Your association with Lafarge Tarmac presents you with an exciting business opportunity in the constantly developing building materials industry with the potential opportunities you would expect from the UK market leader.

Lafarge Tarmac - committed to quality and service nationwide

We place great emphasis on maintaining our reputation as the best in the business and always strive to exceed our customers’ expectations at every level, in every activity, at all times. In meeting these objectives we acknowledge that our haulage providers play a key part in our continued success.

SETTING THE STANDARD

The benefits of building a business with Lafarge Tarmac

Working in partnership with Lafarge Tarmac

We appreciate that not all applicants will have experience in the building industry. You will be given an induction covering product knowledge, technical backup and recognised site procedure prior to commencing work on our behalf.

You will need a valid LGV licence, and will have, or need to obtain, a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC). If necessary, we can provide assistance in obtaining an operators licence, which is required to meet statutory legal requirements.

Working with our customers

Above all, successful applicants will have to demonstrate enthusiasm, determination, a commitment to quality and have a proactive approach to customer care. They will also thrive on responsibility, respond to a genuine business challenge, take pride in their work and have excellent communication skills.

Lafarge Tarmac group success built on innovation

Following the UK’s biggest joint venture between Lafarge and Tarmac in January 2013, we are now in an even stronger position to deliver solutions in every aspect of the building and construction industry.

Working alongside Lafarge Tarmac you will have the opportunity to develop your own business as a contract haulier with the market leader. All the advantages and backup you would expect from us.

• A fixed term contract• Business management and accounting support• Monthly repayment of vehicle running costs• Self-billing invoicing• Payments direct to your bank by the18th of each month

Deliveringour products

Cement Asphalt

ReadymixAggregateRail ballast

Armour stoneSlag products

Sand & gravelAgricultural lime

Horticultural sand

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North & ScotlandFell Bank Birtley

Chester le Street DH3 2STT 0191 492 4000

Central & WalesGranite House SystonLeicestershire LE7 1PL

T 0844 561 7750

SouthWarren Lane Stanway

Colchester Essex CO3 0NNT 01206 332461

ReadymixGranite House SystonLeicestershire LE7 1PL

T 0844 561 7750

Lafarge Tarmac Portland House Bickehill Lane Solihull Birmingham B37 7BQ T 0845 812 6400 W www.lafargetarmac.com

Develop your business

If you are professional with a real desire tosucceed, then this is a prime opportunity for you.

For further information contact the Transport Manager for your area.