Company Overview
JG Pears is a long-established, highly successful, and continually expanding animal rendering business. We operate a modern, well-maintained transport fleet and are now looking to recruit an HGV C+E (Class 1) Driver to join our team based at our site at Twycross, CV9 3PL. This is predominantly a Class 1 role but occasional Class 2 driving may be required.
Our fleet is made up of brand new or under two-year-old tractor units, all fitted with the latest technology and maintained by main dealer workshops to ensure the highest standards of safety, reliability, and comfort.
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday every other Saturday as required. This role involves working an average of 50 hours per week, start times vary between 4-6pm.
Rewards
Hourly rate £18.87 per hour, plus driver bonuses
Enhanced Saturday rate
28 days holiday entitlement
Company pension
Company sick pay scheme
Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice
Life Assurance
Cycle to work scheme
Occupational health
24/7 GP and mental health support, wellbeing and nutrition programmes, second medical opinion, health resources, emotional wellbeing app, smoking cessation support, and bereavement counselling.
JG Pears rewards (retail / restaurants / gym discounts)
Financial education and guidance through external providers
Introduce a friend reward £300
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for collecting and delivering animal by-products nationwide
Completing all legally required documentation concerning movement of products
To adhere to drivers' hours rules and regulations including working time regulations
Use of tachographs and vehicle first user checks
Requirements
Adhering with UK and EU driving regulations, you must hold a clean HGV C+E driving license and current DCPC card
Experience in the movement of animal by products will be an advantage
ADR qualification desirable but not necessary
Hook / chain loader experience would also be an advantage
If you're an experienced and professional Class 1 driver looking to join a stable, forward-thinking company with a commitment to modern equipment and high operational standards, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: From £18.87 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
Life insurance
On-site parking
Sick pay
Application question(s):
Do you hold a clean HGV C+E driving license, current DCPC card and Digital Tachograph Card?
Do you have the right to work in the UK?
Work Location: In person
HGV Driver Class 1 (Nights) in Atherstone employer: JG Pears Group
JG Pears is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for Welder/Fabricators at our Low Marnham facility. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we provide comprehensive benefits including a retention bonus, life assurance, and access to 24/7 health support, alongside opportunities for professional growth within our innovative family business. Join us in contributing to sustainable practices as we lead the way in the animal by-products sector while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule with our 4 on 4 off pattern.
