LGV C+E Driver (Class1)

TN United Kingdom; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled C+E drivers to join their dynamic team in Sutton-in-Ashfield. This role offers a chance to be part of a family-run business that values teamwork, professionalism, and excellent client service. With a focus on heavy haulage and bulk transport, you'll enjoy full in-house training and the opportunity to work with a diverse fleet. If you have a passion for driving and a commitment to safety, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while contributing to a respected organization that prioritizes its people and clients.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Valid C+E driving licence and Driver CPC card required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Join heavy haulage teams and operate a fleet of 100 vehicles.
• Work safely and comply with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Teamwork

Client Service

Professionalism

Mechanical Understanding

Route Planning

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Education

C+E Driving Licence

Driver CPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

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Location:

Sutton-in-Ashfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Metcalfe Farms is a family-run business currently in its third and fourth generations. The original small dairy farm started 80 years ago has expanded and diversified immensely over the years and is now involved in a number of successful businesses.

Encompassing heavy haulage, agricultural contracting, dairy farming, quarrying, and driver training, all situated in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Environmental awareness is a priority for Metcalfe Farms and its companies.

Whether you are an experienced professional or a talented individual looking to launch your career, we welcome your application.

Join us in shaping the future of Metcalfe Farms by making a positive difference in the lives of our clients and our team.

This is what we value most:

1. Teamwork – we trust and respect one another. We see strength in our diversity as individuals and as a team. We achieve the best outcomes for clients when we work collaboratively, recognising and respecting the different perspectives that we bring.
2. Excellent Client Service – We take the time to truly understand our clients’ needs and aim to provide practical, tailored, and commercial solutions – not just options – to help them achieve their goals.
3. Professionalism – We work to the highest professional and technical standards, acting with the utmost integrity at all times. We are fiercely proud of our reputation as being a trusted customer to our clients and continually strive to ensure that our clients’ interests come first and foremost.
4. Our People – We work together to create an open, supportive, and friendly working environment where our people feel valued, can develop their careers and achieve their professional ambitions.

If this sounds like a vision you would like to be a part of, our values resonate with your own personal values, and you meet the requirements of the role described, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

The Role

We have opportunities for C+E drivers to join our heavy haulage, automotive, and bulk haulage teams.

We operate a fleet of 100 vehicles. We specialise in the movement of abnormal loads, trucks, vans & 4x4’s and bulk loads across the UK and Europe, providing transport for various blue-chip companies and the MOD. Full in-house training provided.

Key aspects of the role include:

1. Demonstrate a respectful, positive attitude towards others and behave in an honest and open manner.
2. Work effectively as part of a team and under their own initiative.
3. Work safely, comply with health and safety legislation, and insist others do the same.
4. Be practical and have basic mechanical understanding.
5. Plan routes.
6. Work away from home, including 4 to 5 nights out a week.
7. Work weekends when required.
8. Experience using Microsoft and Outlook.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to prioritise, cope under pressure, and work to strict deadlines.

Qualifications required:

1. Hold a valid C+E driving Licence.
2. Hold a current Driver CPC card.
3. Hold a digital tachograph card.
4. Knowledge of driver hours regulations.
5. Experience in moving plant, machinery or bulk would be an advantage but is not necessary as full training will be provided.

Additional requirements:

1. HGV C+E licence held for over 2 years.
2. No more than 6 licence points.

What we will offer in return:

1. Competitive Salary depending on experience.
2. Company pension scheme.

To Apply:

Please send your CV with a covering letter to the Recruitment Team by following the link: https://metcalfefarms.hrpartner.io/jobs