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HGV Class 1 Driver

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 16.52 - 16.52 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Twycross

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

HGV Class 1 Driver

About Us
JG Pears is a fourth-generation family business that grew from a livestock farm near Penistone into one of the largest names in the UK's animal by-products sector. The Group has continued to expand, running a modern fleet of vehicles that moves material between sites and customers nationwide.

We're looking for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join the team at our Twycross site, covering Class 1 work with the flexibility to support Class 2 duties as needed.

Salary: £16.52 per hour, plus enhanced weekend pay and driver bonuses available
Location: Twycross, CV9 3LP
Working pattern: Days only, averaging 50 hours per week, with start times between 4am and 6am

Core Benefits

28 days holiday entitlement, pro rata depending on shift pattern
Company pension scheme (employer contribution 3% Employee contribution 5%)
Company sick pay scheme
Financial education and guidance through external providers
£300 Introduce a Friend reward

About the Role
This is a days-only role, averaging 50 hours a week with start times between 4am and 6am. It's mostly Class 1 driving, with occasional Class 2 cover when needed.

What You'll Be Doing

Collecting and delivering animal by-products nationwide
Completing all legally required documentation relating to the movement of products
Adhering to drivers' hours rules and regulations, including working time regulations
Using tachographs and carrying out daily vehicle checks

What You'll Bring

Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence, together with a current Driver CPC card
Experience in the movement of animal by-products advantageous
ADR qualification desirable, but not essential
A flexible approach and willingness to undertake both Class 1 and Class 2 duties as required

Additional Benefits & Perks

24/7 GP and Mental Health Support, Wellbeing and Nutrition Programmes, Second Medical Opinion, Health Resources, Emotional Wellbeing App, Smoking Cessation Support and Bereavement Counselling
Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Discounted EV charging points
Life assurance
Cycle to work scheme
Occupational health support
JG Pears Rewards (retail, restaurant and gym discounts)

Additional Information
Due to the site's location, own transport is essential.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and grow with us at JG Pears.

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