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 strong legacy in the animal by-products sector.
- Benefits: Earn £16.52 per hour, enjoy 28 days holiday, and access health support programmes.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for career growth and additional perks.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing team and make a difference in a vital industry.
- Qualifications: Must have a valid HGV Class 1 licence and Driver CPC card.
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)
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 in Royal Leamington Spa 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.
