HGV Class 1 Driver

Greggs plc; Kettering; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Colleague discount up to 50%

Free hot drinks on shift

Paid breaks

Profit-sharing (10%)

Health and wellbeing app

Job summary

Greggs plc is seeking an HGV Class 1 Driver to deliver and collect goods across our UK network in multi-temperature loads. You will drive refrigerated vehicles equipped with telematics and safety features, with a focus on safety and on-time deliveries.

We offer extensive training, CPC/tachograph support, and a range of employee benefits. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and bank holidays, with a competitive salary and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work shifts that may include nights and weekends.
• Strong knowledge of drivers' hours regulations and tachograph rules.
• Experience delivering in multi-temperature environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide bulk deliveries and collections to and from Greggs sites across the UK.
• Operate modern refrigerated HGVs with telematics and safety features.
• Maintain high safety and compliance standards at all times.

Skills

HGV Class 1 driving

Shift flexibility

Safety compliance

Education

HGV Class 1 license

Job description

Join us as an HGV Class 1 Driver and you will be the face of Greggs on the road, making sure that our tasty products are delivered to our supply sites and distribution centres, where we make and pack the nation's much loved Greggs products. Day-to-day, you'll provide bulk deliveries and collections to and from our network of sites throughout the UK in multi-temperature loads. You'll be driving one of our modern fleet of refrigerated HGVs, fitted with the latest technology and safety features, such as telematics and vehicle cameras. Greggs is industry leading when it comes to our fleet, technologies, and training our Drivers. We place the highest of importance on ensuring our Drivers and fleet are safe and compliant. We'll provide you with the best training, including annual CPC, Tachograph, DVWC, Slow Manoeuvre and The Highway Code. Greggs will also pay for the ongoing costs of your Driver CPC, medicals and Tachograph card renewals. Contract Hours: 45

Ideally, you'll have worked as a HGV Class 1 Driver within the food industry. You'll also need:

• To have held a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Category C+E/Class 1 driving license for at least 1 year (with a maximum 6 penalty points)
• An up-to-date Driver CPC card and training
• Excellent knowledge of Drivers' hours regulations
• To meet the shift availability requirements for this vacancy
• Be supportive of an inclusive culture - recognising and valuing that difference is good
• Experience of making bulk deliveries would also be beneficial but isn't essential.

If you're enthusiastic, reliable, comfortable with working shifts that could include nights, weekends and bank holidays, start your career at Greggs!

£48,734 / £49,354 annual salary

• Competitive pay
• Colleague discount allowing you and a family member to enjoy up to 50% off your favourite Greggs products
• Free hot drinks for you to enjoy while on shift
• Paid breaks allowing you to recharge your batteries
• We share 10% of all our profits with our colleagues
• Health and Wellbeing App providing Remote GP and Physiotherapy services
• Holiday entitlement that grows as your career grows with us
• Colleague share plans to help you invest and save for your future
• Pension scheme to help you plan for your future.
• We'll match your contributions up to 7%
• Confidential employee assistance app and helpline to help with your wellbeing
• Long service awards celebrating key milestones in your career
• Savings and discounts for your everyday shopping, leisure and wellbeing