At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive Class 1 HGVs, collect and deliver produce across the UK.
- Company: Major Recruitment seeking dedicated drivers for a leading client.
- Benefits: Earn up to £50,000 per year with competitive pay and holiday entitlement.
- Other info: Immediate start with opportunities for overtime and career growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and enjoy a flexible work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Valid Class 1 HGV licence and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 17.9 - 17.9 £ per hour.
Major Recruitment are looking for 5 Class 1 HGV Drivers on a permanent basis for a client based in Rochester, Kent. This is an immediate start for the right candidates.
£17.90 per hour (PAYE) £22.37 after 40 hours (PAYE) with overtime: up to £50,000 per year.
Maximum approximately one night out per week.
Duties Include:
- Collecting produce from: Orchards, Cold storage facilities, Pack houses at the main site.
- Deliver to: Major supermarket depots (e.g. Aldi, Sainsbury’s), Nationwide locations.
- Loading own vehicles, use of counterbalance forklifts / pump trucks when picking up stock from the warehouse (training provided).
- Occasional shunting duties on site, going to the main site in Kent every day and drive from there unless staying over somewhere.
Working Pattern:
- Rotating shift patterns: Week 1: 5 days on / 1 day off; Week 2: 5 days on / 2 days off.
- Rolling rota system (days off change weekly).
- Approximately 1 full weekend Sat and Sun off every 12 weeks.
- Drivers start each day from the yard (collect lorry daily).
28 days holiday entitlement, an extra day every 2 years.
Additional Payments:
- Daily/overnight allowances for nights out (maximum ~1 night out per week).
- Sleep in cab (own cab preferred where possible, however there are more drivers than vehicles so sometimes they will have to share till they buy more).
- Bus driving bonus, this is occasional on site to get people down to pick the fruit: £25 per day.
Please call 01325 468780 for more information.
Class 1 HGV Driver in Medway employer: Major Recruitment
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