HGV1

We are recruitng HGV1 Drivers for a Client in Rochester! This is a permenant Vacancy. 1-2 Years experience Required. No More than 6 points SP30/50's only.

Pay Structure

£17.90 per hour for first 40 hours
£22.37 per hour (time + 25%) for overtime
Overtime commonly worked → typical earnings can reach ~£50k/year - most drivers work 50+ hours, there's always overtime.
Base earnings (without overtime) around £37k/year
Paid fortnightly
All breaks are paid Additional Payments

Daily/overnight allowances for nights out
Maximum ~1 night out per week
Sleep in cab
Bus driving bonus, this is occasional on site to get people down to pick the fruit: £25 per day Driver Types & Vehicles

HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) drivers required for main long-haul operations
Articulated lorries (large HGVs)
Occasional use of:
Shunter vehicles
30-seat company buses (PSV work) - used when required

Benefits Package

Company pension scheme
Extra holiday every 2 years of service up to 10 years
Employee Assistance Programme
Private GP access
Eyecare vouchers
Free onsite parking
Employee discount platform
Free will writing service
Study sponsorship opportunities
Online learning & development platform
Accommodation support when required

Core Work Activity

Drivers are responsible for transporting fresh produce from farms and storage to distribution centres:

Collect produce from:
Orchards
Cold storage facilities
Pack houses at the main site
Deliver to:
Major supermarket depots
Nationwide locations
Work involves:
Loading own vehicles
Use of counterbalance forklifts / pump trucks when picking up stock from the warehouse (training provided they just need to be willing)
Occasional shunting duties on site
Go to the main site in Kent every day and drive from there unless staying over somewhere.

Working Area

UK-wide operations - if they go to Scotland / Newcastle anywhere far they'll stay over, around £25-£30-night allowance
Strong rural focus (orchards / country roads) so more than 1 years experience is required.  

Additional Payments

Daily/overnight allowances for nights out
Maximum ~1 night out per week
Sleep in cab
Bus driving bonus, this is occasional on site to get people down to pick the fruit: £25 per dayIf you are interested please contact Karen or Kemi on the office number (phone number removed) or mobile (phone number removed)