HGV Driver

Frontier Agriculture; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driver CPC training and support

Mobile device provided to stay in team

Bi-annual health checks

33 days holiday + 5 extra days

Learning & Development team

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Life Assurance & pension up to 7%

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye test vouchers

Job summary

Frontier Agriculture is seeking a permanent full-time Class 1 driver based in Burton-on-Trent. You will join a professional driving team delivering to customers, with a strong emphasis on safety and professionalism.

The role includes nights out as required by workflows. Frontier offers modern equipment on DAF XG/XF trucks, continuous CPC training, comprehensive starter training, a connected mobile device for team communication, health checks, generous holiday (33 days + 5 optional), a Learning &

Qualifications

• Class 1 HGV Licence is required.
• Driver CPC is required.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with colleagues are important.
• Comfortable being a point of contact for customers when delivering goods.

Responsibilities

• Transporting product from Frontier locations, farms, stores, docks, etc., to customers with a focus on health, safety and professionalism.

Skills

Class 1 HGV Licence

Driver CPC

Good communication

Customer contact

Teamwork

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our professional Class 1 driving team at Frontier on a permanent full-time basis. Your base location would be:Burton-on-Trent

We are more than just a haulage company. At Frontier, you will join a community of professional drivers who are an essential part of our business. Our fleet of next generation DAF XG/XF trucks are advanced with modern equipment to maximise safety and comfort for our professional drivers including:

• Built-in fridge
• Microwave
• Upgraded mattress
• Inverter
• CB Radio
• Loading camera & weigher with in-cab display
• Park air cooling system
• 360-degree cameras
• Digital mirror system

We also invest in ongoing training and driver welfare, as well as paying performance-related bonuses.

As part of this role nights out will be required during your working week; this will depend on workflows.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (expected earnings including base salary, bonus etc: approx. £44,000 per annum)
• Driver CPC training and support (continued driver CPC sessions are done in-house)
• Comprehensive training provided for new starters
• All professional drivers are issued with a mobile device to ensure they feel connected with their team and the wider business
• Free bi-annual health checks available to all employees
• 33 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase 5 more days
• Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your career
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing for yourself, your family & friends (up to 5 people in total)
• Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
• Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%
• Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers

About you

• Class 1 HGV Licence
• Driver CPC
• Good communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues
• Comfortable being a point of contact for customers when delivering goods
• We welcome candidates with backgrounds outside the agricultural sector as much as those within

Your Role

• Transporting product from various Frontier locations, farms, stores, docks, etc., to our customers, with a key focus on health and safety and professionalism.

About Us

Frontier is a successful and growing business. We are the largest crop production and grain marketing company in the UK, with over 1,000 employees and a turnover of more than £1.5 billion.With a vision to be the first-choice employer in UK agriculture, we are committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of our success.

Our business approach is underpinned by our core values – Integrity, Customer First and Expertise – or ‘ICE’. These values support our whole philosophy and way of working and we are always looking to attract talented individuals with either industry knowledge or specialist skills that will help us deliver consistently to these values.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with inclusive employment policies, such as progressive flexible working and parental policies.