HGV Class 1 Driver

Müller UK & Ireland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay premiums

Weekly pay

33 days holiday

Enhanced family leave

X2 Life Assurance

Company Pension – matched 4%

Müller Rewards discounts

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland is recruiting Distribution Class 1 LGV C+E Drivers for our Droitwich Depot. This full-time role offers a modern fleet, flexible life balance with no overnights, and deliveries to supermarkets across our network.

As a Distribution Driver you will perform vehicle checks, ensure timely deliveries and accurate documentation while upholding safety standards. Shifts include 5 days over 7 (AM & PM); overtime paid with potential earnings around £46k per year.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Must be comfortable with the physical nature of the role.
• 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.
• Shift Pattern - 5 days over 7 (including weekends) AM & PM Shifts available.
• Rate of Pay - £17.30 per hour - £28.42 per hour.
• Overtime rate; £19.46.
• Potential on target earning from £46,000 per annum (based on shift premiums above).

Responsibilities

• Distribute product from depots to supermarkets within the network, safely and efficiently.
• Ensure timely deliveries, accurate documentation, and compliance with all safety and transportation regulations.
• 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 smooth journeys.
• Highly professional in all situations as you are the interface between the business and our customer base.

Skills

HGV Class 1 licensed

CPC & digital tacho

Clean licence (≤6 points)

Flexible shifts

Team player

Reliable

Job description

We are recruiting for Distribution Class 1 LGV C+E Drivers at our Droitwich Depot within the Muller 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.

As a Distribution Driver, your primary responsibility is to safely and efficiently product from our distribution depots to supermarkets within the network., Ensure timely deliveries, accurate documentation, and compliance with all safety and transportation regulation.

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 your 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)
• Must be comfortable with the physical nature of the role.
• 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
• Shift Pattern - 5 days over 7 (including weekends) AM & PM Shifts available
• Rate of Pay - £17.30 per hour - £28.42 per hour
• Overtime rate; £19.46
• Potential on target earning from £46,000 per annum (based on shift premiums above)

Class 1 Driver Benefits

• A competitive rate of pay and premiums, paid weekly with planned transition to monthly pay over 2025/#####
• 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