HGV CE Class 1 Driver - Fresh Produce Distribution (Days)

HGV CE Class 1 Driver - Fresh Produce Distribution (Days)

Employer: Millison Chase Limited

Location: Redditch, Worcestershire

Pay: £16 to £20 per hour; PAYE Auto enrolled pension; Holiday accrued; Direct employment

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time day shifts (1-3 deliveries per shift)

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 27/06/2026

About this job

We are currently recruiting experienced HGV CE Class 1 drivers for ongoing day shift fresh produce distribution work across the UK. Your role will involve transporting palletised fresh produce safely and efficiently while maintaining high standards of professionalism, compliance, and customer service.

Drivers will undertake a mixture of local and nationwide routes, typically between 1 and 3 deliveries or collections per shift depending on route allocation.

The work is predominantly day driving with regular start times. Some shifts may be long but will always be within driver hours legislation and tachograph regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fresh produce to RDC, NDC, and CDC locations nationwide.
• Transport temperature controlled palletised goods safely and efficiently.
• Complete between 1 and 3 deliveries or collections per shift.
• Carry out vehicle and trailer safety checks before departure.
• Ensure all transport paperwork is completed accurately.
• Follow driver's hours and tachograph regulations.
• Maintain temperature control and load security standards.
• Operate vehicles safely and professionally at all times.
• Maintain excellent customer service standards.
• Communicate effectively with transport teams and delivery locations.

Pay Progression: Monday to Friday - £16.00 per hour; Weekends - up to £20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Valid UK HGV CE (Class 1) Licence.
• Valid Driver CPC Card.
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 1 year Class 1 driving experience (for insurance purposes).
• Good communication and time keeping skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility with working hours and shift patterns.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Safety conscious with awareness of transport compliance procedures.
• Must currently reside in the United Kingdom and have the legal right to work.
• Note: Millison Chase Limited does not sponsor work visas.

Benefits

• Ongoing regular day work.
• Weekly PAYE pay directly through Millison Chase Limited.
• Flexible shift patterns.
• Holiday pay accrued.
• Workplace pension enrolment after qualifying period.
• Friendly and supportive transport team.
• Modern fleet and clean working environment.
• Consistent fresh produce distribution work.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced HGV CE Class 1 Driver looking for ongoing day shift fresh produce distribution work, apply today with your CV by clicking apply or contact Millison Chase Limited Recruitment directly: Telephone: ; Email: Website:

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