Job Description
Class 1 HGV DriverSalary: up to £47,218.22 (plus overtime)Shifts: 5 on 3 off. Shift starts at 4amApplicants must hold a current Class 1 C+E driving license and ideally have a minimum of 6 months of Class 1 driving experience.We're looking for a reliable, safety-focused HGV driver to join our Class 1 team. If you're an experienced HGV professional or a recently qualified Class 1 Driver ready for a fast-paced role, this is a great opportunity to build your career with a company that genuinely values its drivers.
The role combines high driving standards with hands-on loading and unloading, so it's more active than many HGV driving jobs. In return, we offer benefits you won't find everywhere, including fully funded CPC training delivered within your normal working hours.Salary & Benefits- Earn up to £47,218.22£43,718.22 basicCompetitive per day overtime rate£2,500 retention bonus (split quarterly)£1,000 per year no-bump bonus.CPC training delivered on site with our registered trainers, delivered within working hoursTraining with qualified RTITB instructors/assessorsPaid medicals for drivers aged 45 and over when your current license is due for renewalPaid digital tacho cards and any driving license updates for all HGV drivers30 days annual leave per year (pro rata)Free uniform and PPE10% staff discount across both Heron Foods and B&MRefer a friend schemeOn site canteen facilitiesMonthly recognition and reward incentives, which include high street shopping vouchers by using Verilocation to monitor drivers' performanceEmployee Assistance Programme including 24/7 access to a GP for you and your familyHeron Foods is a well-established value retailer with over 340 stores across England and Wales. As part of the B&M Retail Group, we continue to strengthen our position within the convenience and value sector by focusing on great products, excellent service, and supporting the communities we operate in.Tasks and Responsibilities of the HGV Class 1 Driver includeMaking multi drop deliveries and assisting in the unloading of products and cages into stores.Collecting stock and delivering to site.Collection of empty pallets, steel and cardboard from stores and returning to the distribution centre.Completion of daily vehicle checks and maintaining working order of company vehicles and any equipment on-board.
Reporting of any vehicle damage or faults.Successful HGV Class 1 Drivers will have the followingFull and current Class 1 C+E driving licenseMust hold a DIGI tacho cardGood knowledge of driving laws and regulationsAble to communicate and clearly follow written and verbal instructions, able to lift and manoeuvre medium to heavy loadsHeron Foods reserve the right to close this vacancy before the stated closing date. Therefore, we advise that you submit your application as soon as possible.TPBN1_UKTJ