Driver Class 1 - nights

Pay Rate: £40,907.84; Grade: Collective Agreement; Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time); Shift patterns: Various shifts available: Monday to Friday starting at 3pm, Monday to Friday starting at 6pm; Location: East Midlands Gateway - Derby.

We're currently recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join a busy and professional operation delivering ambient goods to major food retail distribution centres across the UK. As a Class 1 Driver, you will be responsible for delivering palletised loads to well-known food retail distribution centres and other major RDCs.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Multi-drop deliveries to food retail distribution centres nationwide.
• Average of 2 drops per shift.
• Driving throughout the UK as part of a nationwide delivery network.
• Transporting ambient goods on pallets.
• Majority of deliveries are unloaded by the distribution centre; occasionally (approximately 2% of deliveries) you may be required to assist with unloading.
• Driving in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Complying with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to The Highway Code, road safety rules and vehicle regulations.

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence, Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 8 months recent Class 1 driving experience.
• Maximum of 6 penalty points on your licence.
• Good understanding of drivers' hours and working time regulations.
• Professional, reliable, and customer-focused attitude.

WHY JOIN US?

• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution.
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations.
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts.
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice.
• Visit to learn more.