HGV Class 1 Driver

HGV Class 1 Driver\n
\nAbout Us\n
\nJG Pears is a fourth-generation family business that grew from a livestock farm near Penistone into one of the largest names in the UK's animal by-products sector. The Group has continued to expand, running a modern fleet of vehicles that moves material between sites and customers nationwide.\n
\nWe're looking for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join the team at our Twycross site, covering Class 1 work with the flexibility to support Class 2 duties as needed.\n
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• Salary: £16.52 per hour, plus enhanced weekend pay and driver bonuses available
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• Location: Twycross, CV9 3LP
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• Working pattern: Days only, averaging 50 hours per week, with start times between 4am and 6am
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\nCore Benefits\n
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• 28 days holiday entitlement, pro rata depending on shift pattern
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• Company pension scheme (employer contribution 3% Employee contribution 5%)
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• Company sick pay scheme
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• Financial education and guidance through external providers
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• £300 Introduce a Friend reward
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\nAbout the Role\n
\nThis is a days-only role, averaging 50 hours a week with start times between 4am and 6am. It's mostly Class 1 driving, with occasional Class 2 cover when needed.\n
\nWhat You'll Be Doing\n
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• Collecting and delivering animal by-products nationwide
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• Completing all legally required documentation relating to the movement of products
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• Adhering to drivers' hours rules and regulations, including working time regulations
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• Using tachographs and carrying out daily vehicle checks
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\nWhat You'll Bring\n
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• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence, together with a current Driver CPC card
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• Experience in the movement of animal by-products advantageous
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• ADR qualification desirable, but not essential
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• A flexible approach and willingness to undertake both Class 1 and Class 2 duties as required
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\nAdditional Benefits & Perks\n
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• 24/7 GP and Mental Health Support, Wellbeing and Nutrition Programmes, Second Medical Opinion, Health Resources, Emotional Wellbeing App, Smoking Cessation Support and Bereavement Counselling
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• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
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• Discounted EV charging points
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• Life assurance
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• Cycle to work scheme
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• Occupational health support
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• JG Pears Rewards (retail, restaurant and gym discounts)
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\nAdditional Information\n
\nDue to the site's location, own transport is essential.\n
\nReady to take the next step? Apply today and grow with us at JG Pears.\n
\nKeywords: HGV Driver, Class 1 Driver, LGV Class 1 Driver, C+E Driver, HGV C+E Driver, Articulated Lorry Driver, Trunking Driver, Driver CPC HGV Class 1, Nationwide HGV Driver\n
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