Class 1 Driver / CE

Müller UK & Ireland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy products company is seeking a Class 1 Driver for their Leeds Depot. This full-time position offers a competitive pay structure with rates varying based on day or night shifts, and no overnight stays are required. Ideal candidates will hold an HGV Class 1 Licence, have at least 12 months of experience, and be self-motivated with a positive attitude towards work.

Benefits

33 days holiday

X2 Life Assurance

Company Pension

Free corporate uniform

Discount scheme with over 800 discounts

Free onsite secured colleague car parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months’ experience required.
• No more than 6 minor points on driving licence.
• Self-motivated and an effective team member.

Responsibilities

• Completing multi-drop routes delivering milk products.
• Performing driver and vehicle safety checks.
• Being the interface between the business and customers.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Current CPC and digital driving card

Ability to handle physical tasks

Reliability

Positive attitude

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

We are recruiting for Class 1 Drivers at our Leeds Depot (WF6 1RY) within the Müller Milk and Ingredients Distribution Business.

This is a great opportunity for drivers who enjoy working for a prestigious logistics company, driving a modern and well maintained fleet of vehicles and who are looking for flexibility in their life, we offer full time work schedules, and no overnights stays.

Contract – Full Time / Permanent
Location – Leeds Depot (WF6 1RY)

Pay Rates

• Day
  • Monday–Friday: £16.63 per hour
  • Saturday: £18.71 per hour
  • Sunday: £24.95 per hour
• Nights (hours worked between 6.00pm and 4.00am)
  • Monday–Friday: £19.00 per hour
  • Saturday: £21.08 per hour
  • Sunday: £27.32 per hour
• Overtime (hours worked over contracted): £18.71 per hour

Class 1 Driver Role & Responsibilities

• Completing multi-drop routes delivering milk products to customer stores and regional distribution centres
• Puts safety first and respects all other road users
• Diligent in ensuring driver and vehicle checks are completed correctly
• Forward thinking, route checks for safety restrictions, planned road works and traffic to ensure the journey will be smooth and efficient
• Highly professional in all situations as you are the interface between the business and our customer base

Class 1 Driver Key Skills & Experience

• HGV Class 1 Licence (LGV Cat C+E)
• Current CPC and digital driving card
• No more than 6 minor points on driving licence (No CDs, DDs, DRs or INs)
• Minimum of 12 months’ experience required
• Must be comfortable with the physical nature of the role. Trolleys will be loaded and unloaded by the driver onto the vehicle
• An effective team member who works well on their own initiative
• Demonstrates an excellent attitude to work
• Self‑motivated with a positive attitude and extremely reliable

Class 1 Driver Benefits

• A competitive rate of pay and premiums, paid weekly
• 33 days holiday – to increase with service
• Enhanced family leave policies
• No overnights stays
• X2 Life Assurance
• Company Pension – business will match contributions to 4% of qualifying earnings
• Access to the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more
• Be provided with a free corporate uniform
• Free onsite secured colleague car parking