Class 1 Driver
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Transportation
Truck Driver, Transportation & Logistics, Delivery, Driver
Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E)
-Brewery Shunter
Location:Faversham, Kent
Pay Rate:£14.98 p/h
Shifts:Monday to Thursday (06:00 - 17:00) and Friday (10:00 - 18:00)
Driver Type:Class 1 - Shunter Driver
Experience:2 years Class 1 experience required
Our customer operates a dedicated distribution site in Faversham, for their customer, one of the oldest brewers in the UK.
The Class 1 brewery shunter driver will support the movement of products between the brewery and the distribution facility.
The role is critical to ensuring the smooth flow of stock between the brewery's production areas and distribution operation.
The role will include:
- Delivering empty kegs, casks and trailers to the brewery
- Returning loaded trailers containing full kegs, casks and bottled products to the distribution site
- Supporting operations across the keg plant, cask plant and bottling plant
- Collecting and delivering trailers in line with brewery requirements
- Operating a drop and swap trailer movement process
- Carrying out trailer curtain operation and securing loads correctly
- Completing all movements safely and in accordance with site procedures
- Competitive hourly pay rates of £14.98per hour
- Immediate starts available
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Regular, ongoing work
- Full site induction and ongoing support
- Friendly and supportive transport team
- Potential long-term opportunities with a leading employer
- 25% discount on food & drinks at certain pubs
- Benefits Portal offering discounts with major UK retailers and brands
To be considered for this role, you'll need:
- A valid UK Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence
- At least 12 months' commercial Class 1 driving experience
- A valid Driver CPC qualification (DCPC) & avalid Digital Tachograph Card
- A professional attitude with a strong commitment to safety and customer service
Our client may accept up to 6 penalty points. Unfortunately, applications with DD, DR, CD, IN or TT endorsements cannot be accepted. Applicants must be UK residents and able to travel independently to and from the site. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
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