HGV Driver

Certas Energy; Costessey; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fuel distributor in the UK is seeking HGV Drivers to deliver products to domestic and commercial customers. Candidates must possess a valid HGV Rigid Driver's licence and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. The role offers competitive compensation with generous benefits including a monthly meal allowance, medical cash plan, and career progression opportunities. This position emphasizes a strong culture of safety and offers full training to support colleague development. Part-time and job-share options are considered.

Benefits

Medical cash plan covering Dental, Eye and Medical Expenses

Free Physiotherapy services

28 days holiday (33 after 2 years)

Monthly meal allowance of £101.43

Full training as part of Driver Academy

Company sick pay after 12 months

Pension scheme

Life assurance policy

Qualifications

• A valid HGV Rigid Driver's licence is essential.
• CPC qualification is desirable; training can be provided.
• Knowledge of customer service and quality standards is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of products to domestic and commercial customers.
• Adhere to safety and compliance principles.
• Engage in ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Skills

HGV Rigid Driver's licence

Excellent customer service

Excellent Health & Safety Knowledge

Job description

Drivers at Certas Energy are the face of the company, delivering our range of products to domestic and commercial customers. We have a strong culture of safety and compliance principles, driven by our dedicated Safety F1rst and Doing the Right Thing Initiatives. This, teamed with our many programmes of learning, development and talent nurture, means that we can support our colleagues to grow and thrive within a fast‑paced working environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• HGV Rigid Driver's licence
• CPC desirable but training can be given
• Class 3 ADR Certificate in tanks desirable but training can be given
• Excellent Health & Safety Knowledge
• Knowledge of the local area would be desirable
• Excellent customer service and quality standards

Compensation & Benefits

• £37,394.56 basic per annum – overtime available daily
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates
• Medical cash plan covering Dental, Eye and Medical Expenses
• Free Physiotherapy and Back in Action services
• 28 days (inc Bank Holidays) / 33 days holiday (inc Bank Holidays) after 2 years service pro‑rated
• Opportunity to apply to purchase, sell and carry annual leave each year
• Monthly meal allowance of £101.43
• Full training as part of our Driver Academy (CPC, ADR, PDP all funded and paid whilst training)
• Driver medicals paid by the Company
• Company sick pay after 12 months
• Industry leading safety standards and support
• Career progression opportunities in operational functions
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance policy (up to 4× annual salary on Death in Service)
• All uniform and PPE supplied
• Wellbeing and work–life balance are important to us; all roles will consider part‑time/job‑share applications

About the Company

Certas Energy is the leading independent distributor of fuels and lubricants in the UK. With a national network of over 130 depots, over 900 tankers, more than 800 retail forecourts, fuel cards usable at over 2,000 sites, it is our 2,300 colleagues who keep our business moving each day. We are proud of our range of innovative fuel supply and management services and are committed to providing industry‑leading solutions in liquid fuels, as the world’s energy mix evolves towards a zero‑emissions future.