At a Glance
- Tasks: Safely transport HSF goods and provide excellent customer service.
- Company: A people-centric company based in Grimsby focused on safe logistics.
- Benefits: Competitive pay of £17.80 per hour and enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
- Other info: Shifts are Monday to Friday from 13:00 to 21:00.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team with opportunities for development and internal promotion.
- Qualifications: Must hold a Category Class 1 Driving Licence and valid DCPC.
The predicted salary is between 17.8 - 17.8 £ per hour.
About Us
We are a company that takes pride in our people as it is our people who are at the centre of everything that we do.
Pay rate: £17.80 per hour
Shift: Monday‑Friday, 13:00‑21:00
Location: Grimsby
Purpose of the Role
To ensure the delivery and collections of HSF goods safely and efficiently between HSF, customers and third‑party warehouses. To ensure the safety and conditions of all vehicles.
Responsibilities
- The safe transport of HSF goods.
- Providing good customer service at our sites.
- Being a positive representative for the company whilst on the road.
- Inducting new drivers.
- Performing driver assessments and training to ensure drivers are competent and trained to correct standards while identifying areas of improvement and corrective action plan.
- Maintaining and conducting basic checks of their vehicle, including brake, oil, or tyre checks.
- Planning delivery routes and schedules.
- Driving large goods vehicles.
- Logging delivery information correctly.
- Having a strong awareness of the UK highway code.
- Keeping vigilant of correct delivery times.
- Planning driver breaks for safety purposes during long‑distance hauls.
- Staying aware of any route diversions or updates to their delivery journey.
Qualifications
- A Category Class 1 Driving Licence
- A valid DCPC
- A Valid Tacho card
- Ideally previous experience of driving Class 1 vehicles in the UK or Europe
What You Get In Return
- Great package with competitive holiday allowance
- Life assurance of minimum two times yearly salary
- Opportunities for development and internal promotion
- Share Save scheme
- Free car parking on site
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
Class 1 HGV Driver in Grimsby employer: Hilton Foods
This Grimsby-based company values its employees, offering a competitive holiday allowance and life assurance. The team focuses on safe and efficient logistics, ensuring a positive work environment.
We think you need these skills to ace Class 1 HGV Driver in Grimsby
HGV Driving Skills
Customer Service
Vehicle Maintenance
Route Planning
Knowledge of UK Highway Code
Safety Awareness
Driver Assessment and Training
