HGV Driver

Frontier Agriculture; Driffield; On-site; GBP 39,600 - 48,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Driver CPC training and support

Comprehensive training for new starters

Bi-annual health checks

33 days holiday plus purchase option

Employee Assistance Program

Life Assurance scheme

Pension plan with employer contributions

Job summary

Frontier Agriculture is looking for a dedicated Class 1 driver to join their team in Driffield. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary of approximately £44,000 per annum. Ideal candidates will hold a Class 1 HGV Licence and Driver CPC, bringing excellent communication skills to ensure professional customer interactions.

Employees benefit from comprehensive training, health checks, and an inclusive environment. Frontier Agriculture values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Class 1 HGV Licence is mandatory.
• Driver CPC qualification required.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Transporting products safely from various locations.
• Ensuring professionalism during deliveries.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work well with colleagues

Customer interaction skills

Education

Class 1 HGV Licence

Driver CPC

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 …

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.

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.