HGV Class 1 Driver

Castle Employment; Goole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overnight allowance

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Health scheme

Employee discounts

Free on-site parking

Dedicated tractor unit

Fridge in cab

Microwave in cab

Job summary

Castle Employment in Goole is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Goole. The role involves multi-drop deliveries across mainland UK, with regular nights away and a permanent salary of £41,000 per annum.

The position offers an overnight allowance and a strong benefits package, including a dedicated tractor unit and a recently acquired fleet. Hours are Monday to Friday, with an average of up to 48 hours per week over a 17-week

Qualifications

• Experience as an HGV Class 1 driver.
• Comfort with regular nights away from home.
• Ability to complete delivery documentation and checks.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned multi-drop delivery routes safely and efficiently
• Carry out vehicle checks and ensure roadworthiness and legal compliance
• Check and complete delivery documentation
• Maintain communication with Planning on delays or issues
• Ensure compliance with UK/EU Drivers' Hours and Working Time regulations
• Represent the business professionally at customer sites

Skills

HGV Class 1

Multi-drop deliveries

Nights away

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver

Goole | £41,000 per annum | Permanent | Monday-Friday

I am recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join an established manufacturing business based in Goole.

This is a permanent, salaried position offering £41,000 per annum, alongside an overnight allowance for nights away and a strong benefits package.

The role

You will be responsible for multi-drop deliveries across mainland UK, pulling tautliners and delivering products to customer sites, as well as collecting empty IBCs.

The position involves typically 2 nights out per week, occasionally 3, so applicants must be comfortable with regular nights away from home.

Hours will vary depending on order volumes but will average no more than 48 hours per week over a 17-week reference period.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Completing planned multi-drop delivery routes safely and efficiently
• Carrying out vehicle checks and ensuring full roadworthiness and legal compliance
• Checking and completing delivery documentation
• Maintaining communication with the Planning team regarding delays or delivery issues
• Ensuring compliance with UK/EU Drivers' Hours and Working Time regulations
• Maintaining a professional standard when representing the business at customer sites

What's on offer

• £41,000 annual salary
• Monday-Friday working
• Overnight allowance
• Dedicated tractor unit
• Recently acquired fleet
• Tractor units equipped with fridge, microwave and additional storage
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Health and wellbeing scheme
• Employee discounts
• Free on-site parking

This would suit an experienced Class 1 Driver who is comfortable with multi-drop work and regular nights away and is looking for a permanent position with an established business.