HGV Driver

Frontier Agriculture Ltd; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A haulage company is seeking a professional driver for a permanent full-time position based in Tilbury. The role involves transporting products while ensuring health and safety. Candidates must have a Class 1 HGV Licence and good communication skills. The job offers a competitive salary of approximately £40,000 per annum, along with various employee benefits including training and a contributory pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Driver CPC training

Comprehensive training for new starters

33 days holiday per annum

Life assurance of 3x salary

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Money saving discounts

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 HGV Licence is mandatory.
• Driver CPC sessions provided in-house.
• Must possess strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport products from various locations to customers.
• Prioritize health and safety and professionalism.

Skills

Class 1 HGV Licence

Driver CPC

Good communication skills

Customer interaction

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join our professional driver team at Frontier on a permanent full-time basis. Your base location would be Tilbury Docks, Essex.

We are more than just a haulage company. At Frontier, you will join a community of professional drivers and will be treated as an essential part of our business. Our trucks are advanced with modern equipment to maximise safety and comfort for our professional drivers, and we invest in ongoing training and driver welfare, as well as performance related bonuses.

As part of this role some nights out may 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:

07553 798000 - Sean Charles

Ideal candidate

• Class 1 HGV Licence
• Driver CPC (continued driver CPC sessions are done in house)
• 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

The role – key responsibilities

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

Why work for Frontier?

At Frontier, we believe in rewarding our people for a job well done. As an employee you will have access to the following benefits:

• Competitive salary (expected earnings to include salary, bonus, and some night’s out: approx. £40,000 per annum)
• Driver CPC training and support
• 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
• Helping you plan and save for the future with a contributory pension plan, offering you a choice of contributing levels of up to 7% which is matched by us
• We know that time out is important for us all; that’s why as standard we offer 33 days holiday (per annum) including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days per year
• Benefits supporting you and your family such as life assurance of 3x salary
• You and your friends and family (up to five people) will have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides 24-hour support and advice on a variety of topics including personal finance and wellbeing.
• Access to money saving discounts at selected retailers through our employee discounts programme and our cycle to work scheme
• We have dedicated learning and development specialists who ensure our commitment to your ongoing development
• Free bi-annual health checks available to all employees
• Access to free eye tests across all roles
• Access to on-site facilities e.g. break rooms
• Complimentary parking on site

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.