AC Goatham & Son
HGV Class 1 Driver
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£17.90 per hour
Overtime Rates at 125%
Overnight Allowance
Accommodation Available
A C Goatham & Son is one of the UK's leading fruit-growing businesses, supplying major retailers and customers across the country. We are looking for experienced, professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our busy Transport Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for drivers who take pride in their work, enjoy variety in their role, and want to join a well-established family business that values reliability, safety and teamwork.
What You'll Be Doing
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our products and equipment are transported safely, efficiently and on time.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Operating HGV Class 1 vehicles safely and professionally at all times
- Transporting goods securely while complying with all UK driving laws and transport regulations
- Completing vehicle checks, defect reporting and driver hour requirements
- Carrying out a variety of trailer work, including refrigerated trailers, curtain siders, low loaders and containers
- Completing delivery, collection and transport documentation accurately
- Providing excellent service to customers and colleagues
- Maintaining high standards of vehicle cleanliness and presentation
- Operating a forklift or pump truck when required (training provided where appropriate)
- Occasionally driving our 30-seat company bus where required
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Please note that vehicles are allocated according to operational requirements, so drivers are not assigned a permanent vehicle.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Licence
- Current Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
- Previous experience operating HGV Class 1 vehicles
- Strong understanding of driver hours, vehicle compliance and road transport legislation
- A positive, professional and safety-focused approach
- Ability to work flexibly to meet operational requirements
Desirable:
- PSV Licence
- Forklift experience
If you don't currently hold a PSV Licence but are willing to gain one, we can provide funded training.
Hours of Work
Average 55-hour working week on a rolling shift pattern:
- Week 1: 5 days on, 1 day off
- Week 2: 5 days on, 2 days off
This averages to one full weekend off in every twelve.
Occasional overnight stays may be required, with additional overnight allowances paid.
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Pay & Benefits
- Competitive Rates
- £17.90 per hour for the first 40 hours worked
- £22.37 per hour after 40 hours worked
- Additional overnight stay allowance
- Additional bonus payments for driving the company bus
Additional Benefits
- Extra day's holiday for every two years of service
- Company pension scheme
- Fortnightly pay
- Company accommodation available where required
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private GP service
- Eyecare vouchers
- Free onsite parking
- Employee discount platform
- Free Will Writing opportunities
- Free English language training
- Study sponsorship opportunities
- Extensive online learning and development platform
Why Join A C Goatham & Son?
You'll be joining a successful, long-established family business with a strong reputation, a modern transport operation and a commitment to investing in its people. Whether you're looking for long-term stability, competitive earnings or opportunities to develop your skills, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of our growing Transport Team.
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