Farmfoods
Cat C+E HGV Class 1 Driver
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Class 1 HGV / LGV (C+E) Driver
Hours: 45 hours per week, working early starts between 2am-6am.
Pay: £18.22 per hour.
Benefits: 6 weeks holiday, 15% staff discount, staff benefits package, and more!
We are looking to recruit experienced qualified Class 1 HGV / LGV (C+E) drivers who will be based at our distribution centre in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire.
We offer a permanent full time position and have a variety of shift patterns available which usually includes at least one weekend day. We may also have some part time work available.
Pay, working hours & benefits
We offer an hourly pay rate of £18.22 and you will be guaranteed a certain number of hours work per week. If you’re looking to earn a bit more then overtime is regularly available.
The majority of our shifts start in the early hours of the morning (between 1am - 6am).
We have available 5on3off shifts and we also have any 5 out of 7 days working including weekends.
In addition to your pay you will also benefit from:
- 6 weeks annual leave.
- An interactive induction programme with support from one of our skilled driver trainers.
- Free canteen facilities.
- 15% staff discount to use in any of our 300+ shops on a great range of food and household essentials.
- Annual CPC courses.
- A smart uniform and all PPE provided at no cost to you.
- Free life assurance.
- Workplace pension.
- A staff benefits package which includes a virtual GP as well as discounted services and products such as cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out and travel.
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As one of our drivers you will
- Complete delivery drops to shops.
- Unload palletised goods from the vehicle using a powered pallet truck and tail lift.
- Collect waste and other items from the shop to return to the depot.
- Conduct daily vehicle checks.
- Have a safe and efficient approach to driving.
You will need
- Full UK driving licence (with C+E entitlement).
- Minimum 6 months experience driving class 1 vehicle.
- Digital tachograph & CPC card.
- No greater than 6 points on your driving licence with no dangerous driving or drink-related endorsements.
- A friendly, positive, hard working approach to work.
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A bit about us
Farmfoods are a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail.
We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family oriented goods. We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an ‘old fashioned’, genuine and friendly customer experience.
Our drivers are the face of our distribution operation visible to thousands of customers and potential customers whilst out on the road and regularly interacting with our shop teams and our suppliers.
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