HGV CE Driver 4 on 4 off - Day shift £40,000 OTE

Noble Foods Ltd; Thornton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime 1.25x basic rate

Free hot drinks on shift

Service Awards

Enhanced paternity/maternity

Free life insurance

Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

Perkbox discounts

Discounted eggs and chicken

Life event day off

Job summary

Noble Foods in Thornton, Kirkcaldy is recruiting a Class 1 HGV Driver on a 4 on / 4 off rota for daily day shifts. The role involves collecting goods from farms and delivering to the packing centre, with manual handling and self-loading/unloading using an electric pallet truck.

You will drive professionally, comply with CPC and tachograph rules, and work independently within a supportive transport team. The position offers guaranteed hours and progression opportunities within a family-owned

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) license is required.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card are required.
• Physically able and willing to perform manual handling.
• Reliable, professional, and able to work independently.
• Previous farm or hands-on work experience beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect goods directly from farms.
• Some manual handling required.
• Self-load and unload using an electronic pallet truck.
• Ensure safe, professional driving and compliance at all times.
• Practical, active driving role with varied duties beyond driving.

Skills

HGV Class 1 license

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Physically fit

Reliable

Independent worker

Farm experience beneficial

Job description

Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Co.

Noble Foods Home Of The Happy Egg Company Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.

In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.

Shift Pattern

4 on 4 off - Occasional nights out paid at £26.20 per night.

Salary

Annual Basic Salary of £36,716

Location

Thornton, Kirkcaldy

What are we looking for?

We are currently recruiting a Class 1 HGV Driver to join our team on a day shift a 4 on / 4 off rota. This is a hands‑on driving role involving collections from farm sites and deliveries to our packing center's. We offer steady work, a predictable rota, and guaranteed contractual hours every month.

About The Role

• Collecting goods directly from farms
• Some manual handling required
• Drivers must be comfortable self-loading and unloading using an electronic pallet truck
• Ensuring safe, professional driving and compliance at all times

This is a practical, active driving role - ideal for someone who prefers variety and doesn’t mind getting involved beyond just driving from A to B.

What We Are Looking For

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) license
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Physically able and willing to carry out manual handling
• Reliable, professional, and able to work independently
• Previous farm or hands‑on work experience beneficial but not essential

We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.

What can we offer you?

• Guaranteed contractual hours every month.
• Consistent day shift
• Predictable 4 on / 4 off rota for a good work-life balance
• Secure, ongoing employment
• Supportive transport team
• Industry standard training including CPC.
• Opportunity to increase salary through Overtime and Nights Out.

If you’re a Class 1 driver looking for stable day work, guaranteed hours, and a role where you’re more than just behind the wheel, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll also get

• Overtime undertaken is payable at 1.25 of basic rate
• Free hot drinks on shift
• Service Awards
• Enhanced paternity and maternity
• Free life insurance
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
• Discounted eggs and chicken
• A Celebration day after 1 years service - enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
• Access to Digi-Care + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Free Eye Test every two years
• Discounted mobile phone contracts
• Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
• Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
• Wellness programme
• Employee Charity Matching Scheme

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.