HGV Class 1 Driver

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£17.90 per hour

Overtime Rates at 125%

Overnight Allowance

Accommodation Available

A C Goatham & Son is one of the UK's leading fruit-growing businesses, supplying major retailers and customers across the country. We are looking for experienced, professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our busy Transport Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for drivers who take pride in their work, enjoy variety in their role, and want to join a well-established family business that values reliability, safety and teamwork.

What You'll Be Doing

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our products and equipment are transported safely, efficiently and on time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating HGV Class 1 vehicles safely and professionally at all times
• Transporting goods securely while complying with all UK driving laws and transport regulations
• Completing vehicle checks, defect reporting and driver hour requirements
• Carrying out a variety of trailer work, including refrigerated trailers, curtain siders, low loaders and containers
• Completing delivery, collection and transport documentation accurately
• Providing excellent service to customers and colleagues
• Maintaining high standards of vehicle cleanliness and presentation
• Operating a forklift or pump truck when required (training provided where appropriate)
• Occasionally driving our 30-seat company bus where required

Please note that vehicles are allocated according to operational requirements, so drivers are not assigned xwwtmva a permanent vehicle.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Licence
• Current Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous experience operating HGV Class 1 vehicles
• Strong understanding of driver hours, vehicle compliance and road transport legislation
• A positive, professional and safety-focused approach
• Ability to work flexibly to meet operational requirements

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