Job Details
Updated: Thu, Sep 25, 2025 3:15 PM
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.
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely and secure delivery of our client’s high-quality produce. You will be responsible for driving safely and efficiently, adhering to all transport legislation, and providing exceptional service to customers and colleagues.
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 include:
– 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
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