HGV Class 1 Driver

£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:

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• Operating HGV Class 1 vehicles safely and professionally at all times
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• Transporting goods securely while complying with all UK driving laws and transport regulations
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• Completing vehicle checks, defect reporting and driver hour requirements
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• Carrying out a variety of trailer work, including refrigerated trailers, curtain siders, low loaders and containers
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• Completing delivery, collection and transport documentation accurately
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• Providing excellent service to customers and colleagues
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• Maintaining high standards of vehicle cleanliness and presentation
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• Operating a forklift or pump truck when required (training provided where appropriate)
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• Occasionally driving our 30-seat company bus where required
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Please note that vehicles are allocated according to operational requirements, so drivers are not assigned a permanent vehicle.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

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

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• PSV Licence
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• Forklift experience
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If you don't currently hold a PSV Licence but are willing to gain one, we can provide funded training.

Hours of Work

Average 55-hour working week on a rolling shift pattern:

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• Week 1: 5 days on, 1 day off
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• Week 2: 5 days on, 2 days off
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This averages to one full weekend off in every twelve.

Occasional overnight stays may be required, with additional overnight allowances paid.

Pay & Benefits

Competitive Rates

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• £17.90 per hour for the first 40 hours worked
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• £22.37 per hour after 40 hours worked
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• Additional overnight stay allowance
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• Additional bonus payments for driving the company bus
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Additional Benefits

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• Extra day's holiday for every two years of service
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• Company pension scheme
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• Fortnightly pay
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• Company accommodation available where required
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• Employee Assistance Programme
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• Private GP service
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• Eyecare vouchers
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• Free onsite parking
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• Employee discount platform
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• Free Will Writing opportunities
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• Free English language training
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• Study sponsorship opportunities
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• Extensive online learning and development platform
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Why Join A C Goatham & Son?

You'll be joining a successful, long-established family business with a strong reputation, a modern transport operation and a commitment to investing in its people. Whether you're looking for long-term stability, competitive earnings or opportunities to develop your skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of our growing Transport Team.

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