Class 1 Driver

Ignition; Ospringe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Site induction

Food & drink discount

Discounts portal access

Job summary

Ignition is recruiting a Class 1 Driver (C+E) for a brewery shunter role at a distribution site in Faversham, Kent. You will move empty and loaded trailers between the brewery and distribution facility, with a focus on safety and on-time deliveries.

Immediate starts and weekly pay are available, with full site induction and ongoing support. Shifts run Monday to Thursday 06:00-17:00 and Friday 10:00-18:00, with a pay rate of £14.98 per hour.

Qualifications

• UK Class 1 driving licence
• At least 12 months' commercial Class 1 driving experience
• DCPC and a valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Professional attitude with safety and customer service focus

Responsibilities

• Delivering empty kegs, casks and trailers to the brewery
• Returning loaded trailers containing full kegs, casks and bottled products to the distribution site
• Supporting operations across the keg plant, cask plant and bottling plant
• Collecting and delivering trailers in line with brewery requirements
• Operating a drop and swap trailer movement process
• Carrying out trailer curtain operation and securing loads correctly
• Completing all movements safely and in accordance with site procedures

Skills

Class 1 driving

DCPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Safety focus

Job description

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) -Brewery Shunter

Location:Faversham, Kent

Pay Rate:£14.98 p/h

Shifts:Monday to Thursday (06:00 - 17:00) and Friday (10:00 - 18:00)

Driver Type:Class 1 - Shunter Driver

Experience:2 years Class 1 experience required

Our customer operates a dedicated distribution site in Faversham, for their customer, one of the oldest brewers in the UK.

The Class 1 brewery shunter driver will support the movement of products between the brewery and the distribution facility.

The role is critical to ensuring the smooth flow of stock between the brewery's production areas and distribution operation.

The role will include:

• Delivering empty kegs, casks and trailers to the brewery
• Returning loaded trailers containing full kegs, casks and bottled products to the distribution site
• Supporting operations across the keg plant, cask plant and bottling plant
• Collecting and delivering trailers in line with brewery requirements
• Operating a drop and swap trailer movement process
• Carrying out trailer curtain operation and securing loads correctly
• Completing all movements safely and in accordance with site procedures

What's in it for you?

• Competitive hourly pay rates of £14.98per hour
• Immediate starts available
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Regular, ongoing work
• Full site induction and ongoing support
• Friendly and supportive transport team
• Potential long-term opportunities with a leading employer
• 25% discount on food & drinks at certain pubs
• Benefits Portal offering discounts with major UK retailers and brands

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this role, you'll need:

• A valid UK Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence
• At least 12 months' commercial Class 1 driving experience
• A valid Driver CPC qualification (DCPC) & avalid Digital Tachograph Card
• A professional attitude with a strong commitment to safety and customer service

Our client may accept up to 6 penalty points. Unfortunately, applications with DD, DR, CD, IN or TT endorsements cannot be accepted. Applicants must be UK residents and able to travel independently to and from the site. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Ignition Driver Recruitment is proud to be an Armed Forces-friendly employer and welcomes applications from veterans, Reservists, service leavers, military spouses and partners, and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.

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