HGV Class 1 Driver (AM Shift)

Heron Foods; Melton; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On-site CPC training

30 days annual leave pro rata

Free uniform and PPE

10% staff discount

Refer a friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid medicals for drivers 45+

Paid digital tacho cards

Zusammenfassung

Heron Foods is seeking a reliable HGV Class 1 driver for front-line distribution across England and Wales. The role involves multi-drop deliveries, loading/unloading, and maintaining vehicle checks, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

A strong customer-facing approach helps ensure timely stores replenishment. Applicants must have a current Class 1 C+E license and a DIGI tachograph card; full CPC training is provided on-site during working hours.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold a current Class 1 C+E driving license.
• Ideally at least 6 months of Class 1 driving experience.
• DIGI tachograph card holder required.

Aufgaben

• Make multi-drop deliveries and assist with unloading into stores.
• Collect stock and deliver to site as required.
• Collect empty pallets and manage returns to the distribution centre.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report faults.

Kenntnisse

HGV driving Class 1

Load/unload operations

Digi tachograph handling

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Class 1 C+E driving license

Tools

Digital tachograph

Jobbeschreibung

Salary: up to £47,218.22 (plus overtime)

Shifts: 5 on 3 off. Shift starts at 4am

Applicants must hold a current Class 1 C+E driving license and ideally have a minimum of 6 months of Class 1 driving experience.

We’re looking for a reliable, safety‑focused HGV driver to join our Class 1 team. If you’re an experienced HGV professional or a recently qualified Class 1 Driver ready for a fast‑paced role, this is a great opportunity to build your career with a company that genuinely values its drivers. The role combines high driving standards with hands‑on loading and unloading, so it’s more active than many HGV driving jobs. In return, we offer benefits you won’t find everywhere, including fully funded CPC training delivered within your normal working hours.

Salary & Benefits- Earn up to £47,218.22

• Competitive per day overtime rate
• £1,000 per year no-bump bonus.
• CPC training delivered on site with our registered trainers, delivered within working hours
• Training with qualified RTITB instructors/assessors
• Paid medicals for drivers aged 45 and over when your current license is due for renewal
• Paid digital tacho cards and any driving license updates for all HGV drivers
• 30 days annual leave per year (pro rata)
• Free uniform and PPE
• 10% staff discount across both Heron Foods and B&M
• Refer a friend scheme
• On site canteen facilities
• Monthly recognition and reward incentives, which include high street shopping vouchers by using Verilocation to monitor drivers’ performance
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 access to a GP for you and your family

Heron Foods is a well‑established value retailer with over 340 stores across England and Wales. As part of the B&M Retail Group, we continue to strengthen our position within the convenience and value sector by focusing on great products, excellent service, and supporting the communities we operate in.

Tasks and Responsibilities of the HGV Class 1 Driver include

• Making multi drop deliveries and assisting in the unloading of products and cages into stores.
• Collecting stock and delivering to site.
• Collection of empty pallets, steel and cardboard from stores and returning to the distribution centre.
• Completion of daily vehicle checks and maintaining working order of company vehicles and any equipment on-board. Reporting of any vehicle damage or faults.

Successful HGV Class 1 Drivers will have the following

• Full and current Class 1 C+E driving license
• Must hold a DIGI tacho card
• Good knowledge of driving laws and regulations
• Able to communicate and clearly follow written and verbal instructions, able to lift and manoeuvre medium to heavy loads