About the role
Manpower are recruiting HGV Cat C+E Class 1 Drivers for our client based in Northwich.
Salary
- £38,670.53 per annum plus a Class 1 supplement of £1,439.88
- Paid monthly
- Start times between 3:00 AM and 7:00 AM
- Typical shifts are around 10 hours
- Average of 5 days per week, with up to 6 days out of 7 when required
- Working pattern covers Sunday to Saturday
- Average of 48 hours per week over a rolling 26-week reference period
- Maximum of 60 hours in a single week where required
- Fixed rota pattern with schedules published weekly, providing approximately one week's notice
Routes & Deliveries
- Long-distance routes covering areas from Glasgow to Essex
- Class 1 customer delivery work with multi-drop deliveries
- Following planned routes and schedules to provide consistent customer service
- Managing shop fixtures and deliveries in line with customer requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver excellent customer service and act as a professional ambassador for the business
- Complete all paperwork and electronic documentation accurately
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness and personal presentation standards
- Ensure compliance with all transport legislation, including:Tachograph regulationsWorking Time Directive (WTD)Driver CPC requirementsVehicle defect reportingLoad security and weight checks
- Support regular and relief delivery routes as required
- Drive safely and professionally, adhering to the Highway Code and speed limits
- Champion Health & Safety standards at all times
Requirements
- Valid Category C+E (Class 1) licence
- Minimum 2 years' Class 1 driving experience within the last 3 years
- Current Driver CPC card
- Strong understanding of tachograph legislation
- Previous multi-drop delivery experience preferred
- Flexible and reliable approach to work
- Strong team player
- 28 days holiday
- Bank holidays are included within the salary and drivers are expected to work them
- Additional working requirements may apply on extra bank holidays
- Cycle to Work scheme
Recruitment Process
- One-stage onsite assessmentInformal interviewDriving assessment
Company Overview
- Fleet of approximately 45 drivers
- The bakery business has recently undergone significant restructuring following financial difficulties. 87 employees left the business, including 75 voluntary redundancies.
- The company recruits directly through its own advertising channels.
Ideal Candidate
A professional and customer-focused Class 1 driver with strong compliance knowledge, multi-drop delivery experience, and the flexibility to operate on long-distance routes. Success in the role will come from reliability, attention to detail, safe driving practices, and being the best overall fit for the team and business culture.
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Hgv Class 1 Driver in Northwich employer: Manpower
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