Overview
Our client, a well-established family business specialising in food production, is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join their team based out of Rochester.
Responsibilities
* Ensure all aspects of safety and customer site rules are adhered to, along with transport legislation, including driver's hours and vehicle defect reporting
* Take responsibility for the security of products carried whilst in transit, which may include long-distance journeys and occasional nights away from home
* Drive safely and economically in line with UK driving laws and legislation
* Carry out various trailer work, including chilled refrigerators, curtain siders, low loaders, and containers
* Ensure all delivery and collection notes and paperwork are correct, and provide accurate paperwork for debriefing allocated jobs
* Provide an exceptional standard of service to customers and colleagues
* Operate a forklift or pump truck as required to load and/or unload vehicles
* Maintain the cleanliness of company vehicles and wear the required PPE
Requirements
* HGV Class 1 license and current Tacho Card (essential)
* PSV license (advantageous) or willingness to undertake company-funded training
* Proven working experience operating HGV Class 1 Vehicles
* Understanding of and adherence to health and safety protocols and food hygiene standards
* Ability to interpret and follow written and spoken instructions
* Comfortable with a physical role involving frequent manual handling
* Can-do attitude with the ability to use own initiative
* Commitment to a flexible and often unsociable working pattern and hours
Benefits
* 28 days' holidays, including bank holidays, with opportunities to earn more based on length of service
* Pension scheme
* Learning and development opportunities
* Discretionary Christmas bonus
* Free onsite parking
Job Information
* Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver
* Company: K H R Recruitment Specialists
* Location: Maidstone, Kent
* Salary: £17 - £22 Per hour + Excellent Benefits
* Posted: Sep 25th 2025
* Closes: Oct 26th 2025
* Sector: Distribution
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours: Full Time
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