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Millison Chase Limited; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 45,847,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Weekly pay

Direct employment

Ongoing work

Holiday pay

Job summary

Millison Chase Limited is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) drivers for ongoing fresh produce collection and distribution work across the UK. You will operate modern refrigerated articulated vehicles, handling loads from farms to RDCs/CDCs and packing facilities, with routes typically 1–5 deliveries per shift.

The role offers regular, ongoing PAYE work with weekly pay, direct employment by Millison Chase Limited, and long-term prospects, including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Experience as an HGV Class 1 (C+E) driver.
• Ability to handle fresh produce and maintain cold chain.
• Familiarity with pallet truck and forklift operations.

Responsibilities

• Collect fresh produce from farms and growers.
• Deliver to RDCs, CDCs, packing facilities and hubs.
• Complete 1–5 deliveries or collections per shift.
• Operate refrigerated Class 1 vehicles with box trailers.
• Use loading bays, tail lifts and pallet trucks as needed.
• Carry out daily vehicle & trailer safety checks.
• Maintain accurate delivery paperwork.

Skills

HGV Class 1 driving

Fresh produce handling

Delivery logistics

Route planning

Tools

Pallet trucks

Forklift

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver – Fresh Produce Collection & RDC Distribution | Ongoing Work | PAYE

Description

Millison Chase Limited is currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for ongoing Fresh Produce Collection and Distribution work with one of our leading food logistics clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for professional Class 1 Drivers looking for regular, ongoing work transporting fresh produce from farms and food producers to Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs), Customer Distribution Centres (CDCs), packing facilities, and distribution hubs across the UK.

The role involves operating modern temperature-controlled refrigerated articulated vehicles with box trailers, ensuring fresh produce is transported safely while maintaining the cold chain throughout every journey. Drivers can expect a mixture of farm collections, distribution centre deliveries, and occasional return collections depending on the daily route.

Routes generally consist of 1 to 5 deliveries or collections per shift, with a combination of loading bays and tail lift deliveries. Most loads are handled using pallet trucks and forklift trucks, although there is an occasional element of light handball when delivering produce to customer locations.

Shift lengths are typically 10 to 12 hours, with both local and nationwide routes available. All work is fully planned in accordance with Driver's Hours Regulations, the Working Time Directive, and all current UK transport legislation.

This is an ongoing opportunity offering competitive PAYE rates, weekly pay, direct employment with Millison Chase Limited, and excellent long-term prospects.

Pay & Progression;

• Monday to Friday (Days): £16.00 per hour
• Monday to Friday (Nights): £17.00 per hour
• Saturday: £19.00 per hour
• Sunday & Bank Holidays: £20.00 per hour
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Direct in-house employment with Millison Chase Limited
• Ongoing work available throughout the year
• Temporary, ongoing and permanent opportunities available

Driver Sign-On Bonus;

• Earn an additional £100 bonus when you register with us and complete your first full month of work.
• £100 Driver Sign-On Bonus after completing your first full month

Responsibilities;

• Collecting fresh produce directly from farms and growers
• Delivering produce to RDCs, CDCs, packing facilities and distribution hubs
• Completing between 1 and 5 deliveries or collections per shift
• Operating refrigerated articulated Class 1 vehicles with box trailers
• Using loading bays, tail lifts and pallet trucks where required
• Carrying out light manual handling when necessary
• Completing daily vehicle and trailer safety checks
• Maintaining accurate delivery paperwork
• Ensuring temperature-controlled products remain compliant throughout transport
• Following Driver's Hours and Tachograph Regulations
• Delivering excellent customer service at every collection and delivery point
• Ongoing work available all year round
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Direct employment with Millison Chase Limited
• Holiday pay accrued
• Workplace pension enrolment after qualifying period
• £100 Driver Sign-On Bonus after completing your first full month
• Modern refrigerated fleet
• Friendly and supportive transport team
• Long-term career opportunities
• Potential permanent positions with our client