LGV Class 1 Driver BU Food West Thurrock

Den hartogh Trucking Food Ltd (formerly H&S Group) has been the perfect logistic provider for tailor‑made logistic solutions. Our aim is to relieve our customers of their logistic burdens. As Europe’s largest intermodal logistic service provider, we organise, process and transport liquid foodstuff in bulk – we make your food supply chain work.

We are currently looking to recruit full‑time Tramper and Day Drivers for our fleet in West Thurrock. We have a dedicated, experienced Planning Team supporting our activities in the UK. The successful candidate will become part of our UK Trucking company with more than 120 drivers who are passionate about the job.

We want professional ambitious drivers, who are looking for the scope and opportunity to invest their future, to build expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.

To deliver and collect liquid food products to a customer base across the UK. Drivers must carry out their work adhering to customer specific requirements.

To carry out daily duties in accordance with planner’s instructions. The duties will include a requirement to work the night shift and holiday cover for the day shift drivers with nights out away from the depot.

Use in truck computer system to communicate to the planning department.

Work in accordance with the EU Drivers hours and working time regulations.

These are full‑time, permanent roles, based on a minimum of 40 hours per week (plus overtime) Monday to Friday. Your main duties will be to carry out deliveries to our customers throughout the UK providing a quality service.

Work patterns include Monday to Friday, 4 days on, 4 days off schedule and 4 weeks on and 4 weeks off.

You will work to the highest safety standards whilst executing your duties. The key skills required for the role are:

• Category C+E licence
• CPC Driver Qualification card
• ADR licence desirable but not essential
• Good knowledge and experience of health & safety at work
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to learn new skills

• Permanent contract, monthly paid
• Free ongoing training including annual CPC
• Excellent benefits package including Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work scheme, access to Benefits Hub, Help@hand scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday entitlement starting at 22 days plus bank holidays

The successful candidate will be joining a growing and vibrant organisation with ambitious goals. Den Hartogh prides itself on a working environment that promises openness and respect and provides opportunities for personal growth as well as ongoing career development.

Please apply via the link on this page.