Cat C+E HGV Class 1 Driver

Farmfoods Ltd; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 36,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run grocery company is looking for experienced Class 1 HGV drivers for their distribution centre in Cumbernauld. The position is permanent and full-time, offering 45 hours of work per week with shifts starting early in the morning. Benefits include competitive pay of £17.52 per hour, holiday entitlement, and additional staff perks. Ideal candidates will hold a full UK driving licence, have over 6 months of driving experience, and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday

Staff discount

Staff benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience driving class 1 vehicle.
• No more than 6 points on driving licence with no dangerous driving or drink-related endorsements.
• A friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Complete delivery drops to shops.
• Unload palletised goods from the vehicle using a powered pallet truck and tail lift.
• Collect waste and other items from the shop to return to the depot.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks.
• Maintain a safe and efficient approach to driving.

Skills

Class 1 HGV driving

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Full UK driving licence (C+E)

Digital tachograph & CPC card

Job description

Overview

Class 1 HGV / LGV (C+E) Driver

We are looking to recruit experienced qualified Class 1 HGV / LGV (C+E) drivers who will be based at our distribution centre in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire. We offer a permanent full time position with a variety of shift patterns, usually including at least one weekend day. Some part time work may also be available.

Pay, working hours & benefits:

Hours: 45 hours per week with early starts between 1am-6am, 5 on 3 off pattern. Pay: £17.52 per hour. In addition to pay you may be eligible for overtime. Benefits include 6 weeks holiday, staff discount, staff benefits package, and more.

The majority of shifts start in the early hours of the morning (typically between 2am - 7am).

Responsibilities

• Complete delivery drops to shops.
• Unload palletised goods from the vehicle using a powered pallet truck and tail lift.
• Collect waste and other items from the shop to return to the depot.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks.
• Maintain a safe and efficient approach to driving.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (with C+E entitlement).
• Minimum 6 months experience driving class 1 vehicle.
• Digital tachograph & CPC card.
• No more than 6 points on driving licence with no dangerous driving or drink-related endorsements.
• A friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work.

Additional information

• We welcome applications from Army, Navy and Royal Air Force service leavers and veterans into our distribution operations and work in partnership with Hire a Hero to support service leavers with their transition into civilian life.
• As one of our drivers you will be part of a team that interacts with shop teams and suppliers.

A bit about us

Farmfoods are a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail.

We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family oriented goods. We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an ‘old fashioned’, genuine and friendly customer experience.

Our drivers are the face of our distribution operation, visible to thousands of customers and potential customers whilst out on the road and regularly interacting with our shop teams and our suppliers.

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