HGV Class 1 Driver (AM Shift)

Overview

Heron Foods is a well-established value retailer with over 340 stores across England and Wales. As part of the B&M Retail Group, we continue to strengthen our position within the convenience and value sector by focusing on great products, excellent service, and supporting the communities we operate in.

Responsibilities

• Making multi drop deliveries and assisting in the unloading of products and cages into stores.
• Collecting stock and delivering to site.
• Collection of empty pallets, steel and cardboard from stores and returning to the distribution centre.
• Completion of daily vehicle checks and maintaining working order of company vehicles and any equipment on-board. Reporting of any vehicle damage or faults.

Tasks and Responsibilities of the HGV Class 1 Driver include

• On site canteen facilities.
• 30 days annual leave per year (pro rata).
• Free uniform and PPE.
• 10% staff discount across both Heron Foods and B&M.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Monthly recognition and reward incentives, which include high street shopping vouchers by using Verilocation to monitor drivers\’ performance.
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 access to a GP for you and your family.

Qualifications

• Full and current Class 1 C+E driving license.
• Must hold a DIGI tacho card.
• Good knowledge of driving laws and regulations.
• Able to communicate and clearly follow written and verbal instructions, able to lift and manoeuvre medium to heavy loads.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: up to £47,218.22 (plus overtime).
• £43,718.22 basic.
• £225 per day overtime rate.
• £2,500 retention bonus (split quarterly).
• £1,000 per year no-bump bonus.
• CPC training delivered on site with our registered trainers, delivered within working hours.
• Training with qualified RTITB instructors/assessors.
• Paid medicals for drivers aged 45 and over when your current license is due for renewal.
• Earn up to £47,218.22 per year plus overtime (salary details listed above).

Shifts

Shifts: 5 on 3 off. Shift starts at 4am. This role is a fast-paced opportunity to build your career with a company that genuinely values its drivers. The role combines high driving standards with hands-on loading and unloading.

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements of the role as provided and maintains the original information without alteration.