Hgv Driver

Frontier Agriculture; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CPC training

In-house CPC sessions

Mobile device issued

Health checks

Holiday allowance 33 days

Learning & Development team

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave enhancements

Life assurance and pension up to 7%

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Eye test vouchers

Job summary

Frontier Agriculture is seeking a professional Class 1 driver to join our permanent full-time team based at Meopham, Kent. You will transport products between Frontier locations with a strong emphasis on health and safety, customer service, and reliability.

The role offers a competitive salary with training and driver welfare benefits. Nights out may be required during the working week depending on workflow. A supportive learning environment with ongoing CPC training is provided.

Qualifications

• Class 1 HGV Licence required.
• Driver CPC certification required.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to act as customer point of contact on deliveries.
• Open to candidates from outside the agricultural sector.

Responsibilities

• Transport products to customers with safety and professionalism.

Skills

Class 1 HGV Licence

Driver CPC

Communication skills

Customer contact during deliveries

Background flexibility

Job description

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: Meopham Kent.

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.

The 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.

Additional Information

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.