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 overtime.
- Other info: 28 days holiday, additional allowances, and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and enjoy flexible shifts with great 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. Fortnightly paid.
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.
- Work involves: Loading own vehicles, use of counterbalance forklifts / pump trucks when picking up stock from the warehouse (training provided they just need to be willing), 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 the way it works out.
- 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 for more information.
Class 1 HGV Driver in Rochester employer: Major Recruitment
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