At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive modern HGV Class 1 vehicles and ensure safe deliveries.
- Company: Join Maelor Foods, a family-run business with a modern approach.
- Benefits: Earn £16.85 per hour, enjoy 28 days leave, and access discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with in-house training and supportive culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing team with opportunities for career advancement.
- Qualifications: HGV Class 1 licence and up-to-date CPC and Tachograph cards required.
The predicted salary is between 16.85 - 16.85 £ per hour.
Do you want to be part of a growing organisation, with lots of opportunities and driving a modern fleet of vehicles? Then look no further! We have exciting opportunities for HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Maelor Foods Team as follows:
- Hours of Work: 48 hours per week working rotating shifts with overtime available, inclusive of 45 minutes paid break per shift! Various Shift patterns available. Rotating: Tuesday to Saturday / Monday to Friday
- Hourly rates: £16.85 per hour
- Overtime rate: Paid at time and a quarter.
- Start times: This will vary dependent on transport plan.
- Qualifications and experience:
- HGV Class 1
- Up to date CPC Card
- Up to date Digital Tachograph Card
- No more than 6 points on licence with no DR and DG codes
- It would be advantageous to hold a WAIT licence however full training will be provided.
- Duties / Responsibilities:
- Supervise the loading of the vehicle so that products are safely loaded and secured to minimise chances of damage.
- Ensure that the load is correct with loader against customer orders.
- The load does not exceed the capacity of the vehicles' weight limit and is in compliance with the law.
- When the vehicle is loaded to make sure it is loaded side by side for even weight distribution across the axles.
- To ensure the safe/bar/pallet straps are used to secure the load.
- Ensure on delivery the delivery is safe to make and respect the customers property.
- Check goods off with customers (where access is permitted) and obtain signature and print.
- If there are any errors with the delivery or paperwork to contact the office and follow the instructions given which may involve amending the paperwork.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Handle customer issues on delivery effectively and avoid getting over involved in discussion, if necessary contact the office for assistance.
- Carry out multi drop deliveries in a timely and safe manner.
- Drive the vehicle safely and in accordance with law.
- Drive within the driver hours limits.
- Look after the vehicle and ensure that it is not subjected to unnecessary damage.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab.
- To comply with fuel directives.
- Ensure accidents are kept to minimum.
- Report any accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with the Company's accident reporting procedure.
- Before you drive complete your Daily Inspection Sheet and hand it to the office at the end of your shift.
- Attend as and when required essential training in order to carry out the driver role.
- To provide support to Despatch Department and Yard as and when required.
- To use hand held pallet truck as and when necessary.
- At the end of each shift the vehicle and fridge must be refuelled with Diesel.
- Top up on Adblue if required.
- To wear appropriate PPE required at all times.
- Adhere to all Company Policies and Procedures, Dress Code Policy, Standards of Performance Policy and Health and Safety Policy.
- We offer:
- Competitive pay.
- 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 30 days after 2 years’ service and 31 days after 5 years.
- Life cover policy (after 2 years’ service).
- Staff sales.
- Access to MyRewards platform with a wide range of retail, dining and cinema discounts.
- Complimentary hot drinks and subsidised on-site vending.
- Comfortable break and social spaces.
- In-house training opportunities.
- Who are Maelor Foods? Maelor Foods Ltd is an established, state of the art, modern chicken processing facility based just outside of Wrexham. As a privately owned, Family run business we source our birds from reputable local farms who comply to British Red Tractor guidelines. This enables us to provide premium "A" grade quality whole chickens direct to retailers. Working closely with our sister company, Salisbury Poultry we have the ability to offer the end user full farm to fork traceability, ensuring total customer satisfaction.
Maelor Foods is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to a policy of treating all of its job applicants and employees equally. Maelor Foods takes all reasonable steps to ensure candidates are selected for interview and placement based on their experience, abilities and qualifications without regard to race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability or any other legally protected characteristics.
Pay: £16.85 per hour
Work Location: In person
HGV Class 1 Driver employer: Maelor Foods Ltd
Maelor Foods is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its employees, offering competitive pay, generous annual leave, and a supportive work culture. With in-house training opportunities and a commitment to employee development, drivers can thrive in a modern facility while enjoying benefits like life cover and discounts through the MyRewards platform. Located just outside Wrexham, our family-run business fosters a sense of community and pride in delivering premium quality products to our customers.
