HGV Class 1 Driver

£17.90 per hour

Overtime Rates at 125%

Overnight Allowance

Accommodation Available

A C Goatham & Son is one of the UK's leading fruit-growing businesses, supplying major retailers and customers across the country. We are looking for experienced, professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our busy Transport Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for drivers who take pride in their work, enjoy variety in their role, and want to join a well-established family business that values reliability, safety and teamwork.

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our products and equipment are transported safely, efficiently and on time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating HGV Class 1 vehicles safely and professionally at all times
• Transporting goods securely while complying with all UK driving laws and transport regulations
• Completing vehicle checks, defect reporting and driver hour requirements
• Carrying out a variety of trailer work, including refrigerated trailers, curtain siders, low loaders and containers
• Completing delivery, collection and transport documentation accurately
• Providing excellent service to customers and colleagues
• Maintaining high standards of vehicle cleanliness and presentation
• Operating a forklift or pump truck when required (training provided where appropriate)
• Occasionally driving our 30-seat company bus where required

Please note that vehicles are allocated according to operational requirements, so drivers are not assigned a permanent vehicle.

Essential:

• HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Licence
• Current Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous experience operating HGV Class 1 vehicles
• Strong understanding of driver hours, vehicle compliance and road transport legislation
• A positive, professional and safety-focused approach
• Ability to work flexibly to meet operational requirements

Desirable:

• PSV Licence
• Forklift experience

If you don't currently hold a PSV Licence but are willing to gain one, we can provide funded training.

Average 55-hour working week on a rolling shift pattern:

• Week 1: 5 days on, 1 day off
• Week 2: 5 days on, 2 days off

This averages to one full weekend off in every twelve.

Occasional overnight stays may be required, with additional overnight allowances paid.

• £17.90 per hour for the first 40 hours worked
• £22.37 per hour after 40 hours worked
• Additional overnight stay allowance
• Additional bonus payments for driving the company bus

• Extra day's holiday for every two years of service
• Company pension scheme
• Fortnightly pay
• Company accommodation available where required
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private GP service
• Eyecare vouchers
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discount platform
• Free Will Writing opportunities
• Free English language training
• Study sponsorship opportunities
• Extensive online learning and development platform

You’ll be joining a successful, long-established family business with a strong reputation, a modern transport operation and a commitment to investing in its people. Whether you’re looking for long-term stability, competitive earnings or opportunities to develop your skills, we’d love to hear from you.