At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive HGV Class 1 vehicles, delivering animal by-products across the UK.
- Company: Join JG Pears, a family-run business with a rich history in the animal by-products sector.
- Benefits: Earn £16.52 per hour, enjoy 28 days holiday, and access health support programmes.
- Other info: Own transport needed due to site location; excellent career growth opportunities await.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing team and make a difference in a vital industry.
- Qualifications: Valid HGV Class 1 licence and Driver CPC card required; flexibility is key.
The predicted salary is between 16.52 - 16.52 £ per hour.
About Us
JG Pears is a fourth-generation family business that grew from a livestock farm near Penistone into one of the largest names in the UK's animal by-products sector. The Group has continued to expand, running a modern fleet of vehicles that moves material between sites and customers nationwide.
We're looking for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join the team at our Twycross site, covering Class 1 work with the flexibility to support Class 2 duties as needed.
Salary: £16.52 per hour, plus enhanced weekend pay and driver bonuses available
Location: Twycross, CV9 3LP
Working pattern: Days only, averaging 50 hours per week, with start times between 4am and 6am
Core Benefits
- 28 days holiday entitlement, pro rata depending on shift pattern
- Company pension scheme (employer contribution 3%, employee contribution 5%)
- Company sick pay scheme
- Financial education and guidance through external providers
- £300 Introduce a Friend reward
About the Role
This is a days-only role, averaging 50 hours a week with start times between 4am and 6am. It's mostly Class 1 driving, with occasional Class 2 cover when needed.
What You'll Be Doing
- Collecting and delivering animal by-products nationwide
- Completing all legally required documentation relating to the movement of products
- Adhering to drivers' hours rules and regulations, including working time regulations
- Using tachographs and carrying out daily vehicle checks
What You'll Bring
- Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence, together with a current Driver CPC card
- Experience in the movement of animal by-products advantageous
- ADR qualification desirable, but not essential
- A flexible approach and willingness to undertake both Class 1 and Class 2 duties as required
Additional Benefits & Perks
- 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
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounted EV charging points
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Occupational health support
- JG Pears Rewards (retail, restaurant and gym discounts)
Additional Information: Due to the site's location, own transport is essential.
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and grow with us at JG Pears.
HGV Class 1 Driver employer: JG PEARS
At JG Pears, we pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking family business that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture. Located in Low Marnham, our 24/7 operation offers competitive pay, generous benefits including a retention bonus and a company pension scheme, and opportunities for personal growth through hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. Join us to be part of an innovative team driving the future of sustainable practices in the animal by-products sector.
