LGV Class 1 Driver

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive workplace with a rich history, offering competitive hourly rates and various benefits. This role involves multi-drop deliveries to foodservice establishments, ensuring timely and efficient service. The company values inclusivity and offers development opportunities in a high-paced environment. Enjoy perks like early access to wages, a company pension scheme, and wellbeing support. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a thriving industry, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Holiday, Maternity, and Paternity leave exceeding statutory entitlements

Development opportunities

Staff discount

Free tea & coffee

Early access to wages via ‘EarlyPay’

Wellbeing support

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Bicycle purchase scheme

Long service awards

Responsibilities

• Multi-drop deliveries (5 to 15 stops).
• Delivering products to foodservice establishments using refrigerated vehicles.
• Collecting empty roll cages and waste/returns.

Job description

Job Description

Join A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK, with a rich history dating back to 1917. We operate over 260 SPAR convenience stores and employ more than 7,000 people, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Compensation

Hourly Rates: £18.74 per hour, with an additional £20.35 for shifts plus £1.67 per hour worked before 6am. Sunday rate: £27.06 per hour. Night Out rate: £32.20.

Working Schedule

4 days out of 7, with start times typically between 0300 and 0600. Some night shifts and nights out may be required.

Benefits

• Holiday, Maternity, and Paternity leave exceeding statutory entitlements
• Development opportunities in a diverse culture
• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced convenience store
• Staff discount (excluding alcohol & cigarettes)
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Free tea & coffee
• Early access to wages via ‘EarlyPay’
• Access to payslips and rotas online
• Wellbeing support including counselling and legal advice
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance (1x and 6x annual salary with pension scheme)
• Bicycle purchase scheme
• Long service awards

Job Responsibilities

• Multi-drop deliveries (5 to 15 stops)
• Delivering products to foodservice establishments using refrigerated vehicles and tail-lifts
• Collecting empty roll cages and waste/returns
• Performing some hand-ball deliveries

Inclusive Environment

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we are dedicated to creating a fair and inclusive workplace. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities meeting the role's minimum criteria.