HGV Driver

Frontier Agriculture Ltd; Diss; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural services company is seeking a permanent full-time Class 1 driver based in Diss. The role involves transporting products while ensuring safety and professionalism. The company offers a competitive salary, driver training, and various employee benefits including health checks and generous holiday. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. A Class 1 HGV Licence and Driver CPC are required, along with good communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Driver CPC training and support

Comprehensive training for new starters

Mobile device for communication

Free bi-annual health checks

33 days holiday with the option to purchase more

Dedicated Learning & Development team

Employee Assistance Program

Life Assurance and pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class 1 HGV Licence to operate vehicles.
• Possession of Driver CPC certification is required.
• Good communication skills are essential for interactions with customers.

Responsibilities

• Transport products from various locations to customers.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations during transport.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work well with colleagues

Class 1 HGV Licence

Driver CPC

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 Diss.

We are more than just a haulage company. At Frontier, you will join a community of professional drivers who are anessential part of our business. Our fleet of next generation DAF XG/XF trucks are advanced withmodern equipmentto maximisesafetyandcomfortfor 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 inongoing traininganddriver welfare, as well aspayingperformance-related bonuses.

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

If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more, get in touch by calling our logistics department:

01379 658144 - Steve Colman

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.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

At Frontier we have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity, encouraging fairness and equal treatment for all.

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. Inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements are in place to support this.