Class 1 Driver

Ignition Driver Recruitment; Ospringe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount on food & drinks at pubs

Benefits portal discounts with majorUK

Weekly pay every Friday

33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Full site induction & ongoing support

Friendly transport team

Long-term opportunities with leadingem

Job summary

Ignition Driver Recruitment in Faversham is seeking a reliable HGV Class 1 driver (C+E) to move products between the brewery and the distribution site. The role requires 2 years of Class 1 experience and a valid UK licence; DCPC and Tachograph card are preferred.

Shifts rotate on a two-week pattern and pay is £14.98 per hour with weekly pay and 33 days holiday. Immediate starts with full site induction and ongoing support, offering potential long-term opportunities with a leading employer in the

Qualifications

• UK Class 1 (C+E) driving licence required.
• At least 12 months' commercial Class 1 driving experience.
• Driver CPC qualification and tachograph card required.
• Professional attitude with emphasis on safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Class 1 Driving Licence

Commercial driving experience

Driver CPC

Safety & customer service

Job description

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

Location: Faversham, Kent

Pay Rate: £14.98 p/h

Shifts: 2 Week Rotating Shift Patterns:
Week 1 -Monday to Thursday (06:00 - 17:00)
Week 2 - Monday to 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?

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

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.

If you're a reliable, professional Class 1 Driver looking for excellent rates of pay, ongoing work and immediate starts, we'd love to hear from you.