Lineage Logistics
HGV Class 1 Driver - Days
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HGV Class 1 Driver - Days
Temperature-Controlled Logistics Driver (HGV Class C+E) – Portbury
Location: Portbury Working Hours: Monday – Friday (Days only – no night shifts) Average Weekly Hours: ~50 hours Overtime: Time and a half for hours worked over 39 per week Basic Wage: £15.61 per hour, paid weekly
About The Role
At Lineage, we’re committed to feeding the world with innovative, temperature-controlled logistics solutions. This role involves driving refrigerated truckloads across the UK to ensure perishable goods meet customers on time while maintaining the highest safety and professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Vehicle safety & compliance:
- Ensure the vehicle is always legal and roadworthy by completing daily checks and reporting any defects.
- Maintain DigiTacho log compliance at all times.
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Load handling & security:
- Verify and secure the correct goods are loaded before departure.
- Perform trunking and multi-drop deliveries efficiently while adhering to working time regulations.
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- Customer service & administration:
- Confirm deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures/paperwork.
- Return to the depot with all documentation in tact to ensure smooth depot processes.
Requirements
- C+E HGV driving licence in date.
- Valid, up-to-date DigiTacho and CPC.
- Minimum 2 years of Class 1 driving experience (preferably refrigerated).
- Ability to lift up to 18kg (e.g., boxes, pallets, equipment).
- Strong verbal communication skills in English to liaise with team members and customers.
- Eager to join a team that has a shared mission—helping feed the world through waste-free logistics.
Why Work at Lineage?
We’re a global leader with: ✔ 22,000+ employees across 20+ countries. ✔ A transformational purpose: eliminating waste & shaping the future of food logistics.
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Every despatch, delivery, and driving decision connects the farm with your dinner table—helping make a lasting difference.
Workplace Culture & Benefits
We value diversity and proudly support equal opportunities, welcoming applicants regardless of background. We also recognise that ex-military, veterans, and military families bring unique skills and values.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay (£15.61 pph + overtime).
- Paid time off and development opportunities.
- Cycle-to-work scheme and saved rate loans via a leading credit union.
- Personal wellbeing support: free PPE and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline for counsel and advice.
- Employee recognition initiatives to reward hard work.
- Social environment with a supportive, collaborative team.
Job Reference: INDUK
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