At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive HGV Class 1 vehicles safely and efficiently for multi-drop deliveries.
- Company: Join Lineage, the world's largest provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions.
- Benefits: Earn £16.19 per hour, with overtime pay and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive work environment with emotional well-being resources.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping to feed the world while driving.
- Qualifications: Must have 12 months Class 1 driving experience and valid licenses.
The predicted salary is between 16.19 - 16.19 £ per hour.
At Lineage, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day.
Lineage is the world’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature‑controlled logistics solutions.
We are recruiting for a HGV Class 1 Driver to join our team located at our Gillingham depot.
Shift Pattern
Monday – Friday working on Days
Hourly Rate
£16.19 per hour for all hours worked up to 39 hours each week.
Overtime after 39 hours worked each week is paid at time and a half.
Responsibilities
- Support and assist the Transport Managers to ensure all functions of the operation are running smoothly and efficiently.
- Ensure the vehicle is always legal and roadworthy – all daily checks are completed in line with the ‘Daily Vehicle Check Sheet’ and the ‘Guide to maintaining road worthiness’ to ensure any vehicle defects are reported.
- Carry out multi‑drop deliveries in a timely and safe manner.
- Complete manual and pallet pump truck work with certain drop offs.
- Drive the vehicle safely and in accordance with the law.
- Drive within tachograph law and driver hour limits.
- Ensure the correct goods have been loaded and are secure before moving the vehicle.
- Check goods off with customers and obtain signature.
- Be aware of the vehicle inspection rota for servicing and MOT and bring to the Transport Manager’s attention if necessary.
- Maintain and complete DCPC periodic training hours within the five‑year period.
Qualifications
- At least 12 months Class 1 driving experience and a valid Class 1 license.
- Full valid driving licence, Digi‑Tacho holder, DQC card holder and Driver CPC.
- Good driving skills and knowledge of current Road Transport Regulations and comfortable with night shifts.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Numeracy and focus on accuracy.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to operate tail lift and PPT when required.
Benefits
- A permanent opportunity with a direct employer; we will not employ you through an agency.
- Opportunity to develop a career within a highly automated environment.
- Free onsite car park.
- Support for emotional well‑being with access to a 24/7 employee assistance phone line offering confidential free counselling and advice.
- Preferential rates for loans and savings through an exclusive credit union.
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We also recognise that ex‑Military, veterans, and military families bring transferable skills and core values that add significant value to our organisation.
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