Artic Class 1 HGV Driver with Great Benefits

Countrystyle Recycling; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance with GP24 access

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company Events

GymFlex salary sacrifice

Job summary

Countrystyle Recycling is hiring a Class 1 Driver (Artic) for permanent, full-time work based near Sittingbourne, Kent. You will drive company vehicles safely, complete daily tasks, and ensure on-time collections and deliveries.

The role requires a valid LGV C+E licence with clean record, DQC, good communication, and willingness to work 6am–6pm, Monday to Friday, with 48 hours per week. Benefits include life insurance, wellbeing support and salary of £17.74 per hour.

Qualifications

• Full LGV C+E (Class 1) licence with no more than 3 penalty points and no DR/TT in last 5 years.
• Valid Driver Qualification Card (DQC).
• Excellent driving skills and road safety knowledge.
• Good communication and geographic knowledge of London and the South East.
• Previous HGV driving experience.
• Reliable, trustworthy and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily vehicle checks and log defects.
• Ensure CCTV cameras are functioning and report issues.
• Load/unload loads safely and secure loads.
• Maintain clean, safe vehicle condition.
• Communicate with Fleet Office and report incidents.
• Work across depots and operate other vehicles when required.
• Wear Countrystyle Recycling uniform and PPE as required.
• Fuel vehicles on return to yard or depot.
• Present Tachograph card for downloading weekly.
• Report to Fleet Office for end-of-day de-briefing.
• Ensure loads are safely secured and no debris falls from vehicle.
• Follow Safe Working Procedures and Risk Assessments.

Skills

Strong communication

Geographic knowledge

Safe driving skills

HGV driving experience

LGV C+E Licence

Driver Qualification Card (DQC)

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Countrystyle Recycling is hiring a Class 1 Driver (Artic) for permanent, full-time work based near Sittingbourne, Kent. You will drive company vehicles safely, complete daily tasks, and ensure on-time collections and deliveries.

The role requires a valid LGV C+E licence with clean record, DQC, good communication, and willingness to work 6am–6pm, Monday to Friday, with 48 hours per week. Benefits include life insurance, wellbeing support and salary of £17.74 per hour.