Class 1 Driver

Eddie Stobart; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking HGV Class 1 Drivers for its Sittingbourne location. This full-time role involves store deliveries and potentially manual handling tasks. Competitive pay starts from £42,304 per annum with additional allowances for nights and weekends. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months of driving experience and a valid HGV 1/C+E Licence, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Benefits

28 Days paid Holiday including Bank Holidays

Fully paid Uniform and PPE

Fully paid DCPC training

Life assurance from Day 1

25% discount off food at Truck Stops

Access to health services like Digital GP Appointments

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months Class 1 experience.
• Valid HGV 1/C+E Licence, DCPC & Tacho Card.
• No more than 6 points on Licence; no DD/DR Code.
• Comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.

Responsibilities

• Perform store deliveries to Morrisons sites.
• Handle manual tasks like drop and swaps.
• Ensure vehicle safety and compliance.

Skills

HGV 1/C+E Licence

Driver’s hours compliance

Vehicle safety checks

Understanding health and safety requirements

Job description

Are you looking for a job that offers a Full-time contract, stability, security and recognition?

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best-known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

Eddie Stobart are currently looking for HGV Class 1 Drivers to join their growing team in Sittingbourne. The role is based on a Morrisons site in Sittingbourne and will involve store deliveries, RDCs, Warehouses and can involve manual handling, drop and swaps and general trunking.

Job Description

Available shifts and start times:

Start times will be applicable to a two hour start window.

• 5 from 7 (including at least one weekend shift) - Days and Nights available.

Starting salary from £42,304 per annum Based on average hours worked of 54 per week.

• Monday-Friday Days - £15.00 per hour (Including Meal allowance and Tier Payment).
• Monday-Friday Nights - £16.30 per hour (Including Meal allowance and Tier Payment).
• Saturday and Sunday Days - £18.00 per hour (Including Meal allowance and Tier Payments).
• Saturday and Sunday Nights - £18.50 per hour (Including Meal allowance and Tier Payments).
• Bank Holidays - £18.81 per hour (Including Meal allowance and Tier Payments).

Qualifications

• You should have a minimum 6 months Class 1 experience.
• You should hold a valid HGV 1/C+E Licence, DCPC & Tacho Card.
• No more than 6 points on your Licence with no DD/ DR Code convictions
• Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation
• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly
• Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobarta great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• 28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (An additional 6 days leave after 5 years’ service)
• Fully paid Uniform and PPE including gloves and boots
• Fully paid DCPC training and reimbursement of statutory LGV Driver Medical and Eye Tests up to the value of £100.
• Life assurance from Day 1.
• Death in service, 2 x basic salary after 12 months service, as long as you’re a pension service member.
• 25% discount off food at our Truck Stops.
• Length of Service Recognition Scheme - £250 paid for every Five years’ service.
• Access to the Reward Me Now app offering deals and discounts at over 120 brands.
• Access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace, a free to access service, with access to Digital GP Appointments, Mental Health Consultants and annual Health Check.