At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive Class 1 HGV to collect raw milk and deliver to our dairy.
- Company: Join Arla Foods, a farmer-owned cooperative leading the dairy industry.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, pension contributions, holiday, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a positive culture with excellent career growth and training.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that helps feed the nation and supports sustainable practices.
- Qualifications: Class 1 License, tacho card, CPC, and good communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 17.1 - 17.1 £ per hour.
Arla Foods currently have opportunities for Class 1 HGV drivers to join our Four Crosses Depot on a full time and permanent basis. The successful candidate will be an integral part of our Inbound Logistics team, driving to our local Arla farms to collect raw milk from our farmer owners to then be delivered to our dairy where it will produce our wide range of dairy products.
You will join our Four Crosses Logistics Team, with our Operations manager, Shift Managers, Leading hands and our other HGV Drivers who are all working tirelessly helping to Feed the Nation.
What we are looking for:
- A motivated individual with a Class 1 License, tacho card and a valid CPC
- Knowledge of Supply Chain processes and sticking to health and safety rules
- Able to understand all signage, and communicate well with others, internal colleagues and external customers alike
- You’re as serious about quality as we are
This role is on a 5 on 3 off rota basis. Please be aware that the role does include weekend and Bank holiday working within your role. (Premium shift payments are made for these days)
What will you get?
- A company pension with up to 6% contribution by Arla, plan options now include our new sustainable pension fund
- Access to the My benefits portal, which includes bike to work scheme, net salary tech deals and Reward and recognition payments
- 23 days holiday
- Free DCPC module each year
- Comprehensive uniform and PPE provided
Pay rates:
- Monday – Friday (Days) - £17.10ph
- Monday – Friday (Nights) - £19.90ph
- Saturday (Days) - £19.15ph
- Saturday (Nights) - £21.97ph
- Sunday (Days) - £20.35ph
- Sunday (Nights) – £23.16ph
- Bank holiday (Days) - £22.23ph
- Bank holiday (Nights) - £25.04ph
Grow with Arla! We’re committed to professional development, training and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. And you’ll join a market leader who produces nutritious household-favourite brands in a way that makes things better for our customers, the farmers who own us, and the whole world.
Things We’d Love To Tell You About Arla:
- We are a farmer-owned cooperative. That means we are committed to partnering with farmers so they are guaranteed a fair price for their milk.
- We experimented with bio powered trucks and built the world’s first ever 100% carbon neutral dairy, all as part of our ongoing commitment to combatting climate change.
- We are the producer of Lurpak, one of the world’s most iconic butter brands.
- We are a Danish business, operating across the UK, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, North America, South America and other regions across the globe.
Shape the Future of Dairy. Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.
HGV Driver employer: ARLA
Arla Foods is an exceptional employer that prioritises health and safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within a dynamic logistics environment. Located in Stourton, Leeds, we offer a supportive work culture that values employee growth through extensive training opportunities, competitive salaries, and flexible benefits. Join us to be part of a global cooperative where your contributions are recognised, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.
