HGV Driver - Burton Upon Trent

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Arla Foods as a full-time Class 1 HGV driver at our Burton Depot, where you'll be part of the Inbound Logistics team. This role includes collecting raw milk from local farms, adhering to health and safety protocols, and participating in a collaborative workplace dedicated to quality and sustainability. With premium payments for weekend and bank holiday shifts, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including a company pension, paid holidays, and access to various employee schemes.

Benefits

24 days holiday

Company pension with up to 6% contribution

My Benefits portal access

Comprehensive uniform and PPE provided

Free on-site parking

Christmas Cheese Hamper for staff

Qualifications

• Motivated individual with a Class 1 License, tachograph card, and valid CPC.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes, health and safety rules adherence.
• Ability to understand signage and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive to local Arla farms to collect raw milk.
• Work alongside the Logistics Team; inclusive of drivers and managers.
• Adhere to health and safety rules while on the job.

Skills

Knowledge of Supply Chain processes

Effective communication

Commitment to quality

Education

Class 1 License

Valid CPC

Tachograph card

Job description

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Arla Foods currently has opportunities for Class 1 HGV drivers to join our Burton Depot on a full-time and permanent basis. We are looking for drivers for both day and night shifts, working a 4 on, 2 off shift pattern.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of our Inbound Logistics team, driving to local Arla farms to collect raw milk from our farmer owners, which will then be delivered to our dairy to produce a wide range of dairy products.

You will join our Burton Logistics Team, working alongside our Operations Manager, Shift Managers, Leading Hands, and fellow HGV Drivers, all committed to helping Feed the Nation.

What we are looking for

• A motivated individual with a Class 1 License, tachograph card, and a valid CPC
• Knowledge of Supply Chain processes and adherence to health and safety rules
• Ability to understand all signage and communicate effectively with colleagues and external customers
• A commitment to quality

This role operates on a rota basis and includes weekend and Bank Holiday work, with premium payments for these days.

What will you get?

• A company pension with up to 6% contribution by Arla, including new sustainable pension options
• Access to the My Benefits portal, offering schemes like bike to work, tech deals, and reward payments
• 24 days holiday
• Free annual DCPC module
• Comprehensive uniform and PPE provided
• Free on-site parking
• Christmas Cheese Hamper for staff

Grow with Arla! We’re dedicated to professional development, training, and internal promotion. Join a positive, collaborative culture and a market leader producing nutritious, household-favorite brands that benefit our customers, farmers, and the environment.

Things We’d Love To Tell You About Arla

• We are a farmer-owned cooperative committed to fair pricing for farmers.
• We’ve experimented with bio-powered trucks and built the world’s first 100% carbon-neutral dairy.
• We produce Lurpak, a globally iconic butter brand.
• We are a Danish company operating worldwide across the UK, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North America, South America, and beyond.

If interested, please apply via the link or contact Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods.

Please note we are not partnered with recruitment agencies for this role. Agencies should not submit CVs, as they will not be considered. Interested individuals should apply directly through our official channels.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global dairy leader committed to quality, sustainability, and innovation. We aim to make healthy dairy nutrition accessible to all and foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Diversity and collaboration drive our success in shaping a sustainable future for the dairy industry.