Role title: HGV Driver
Pay rate: £17.80 per hour
Type: Full time
Shift: Monday to Friday - 5am to 12pm (Overtime on a Saturday Available)
Location: Grimsby
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.
We have multi-category expertise with a focus on quality and innovation. We deliver what customers need and consumers want with expert taste and growth mindset.
Our business began with meat, and we've developed and extend a market-leading expertise within Seafood, with unmatched quality globally. We’re always investing in new technology to deliver more value, efficiency and consumer‑led innovative solutions.
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.
As a HGV Driver some of the responsibilities will be to:
- 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
To succeed as a HGV Driver, we ask that you have the following experience/expertise:
- 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
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HGV Driver in Grimsby employer: Hilton Foods
Hilton Foods is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the protein trading sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and career advancement, all while being part of a leading company in a thriving industry. Our commitment to building strong relationships with customers and suppliers ensures that you will be at the forefront of market trends, making your role both meaningful and rewarding.
