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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Cat C+E HGV Class 1 Driver

Salary Range
£16 - £16
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Appleton Thorn, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

We are looking to recruit both experienced and newly qualified Class 1 HGV / LGV (C+E) drivers who will be based at our distribution centre in Appleton, Warrington.

We offer a permanent full time position and have a variety of shift patterns available which usually including at least one weekend day. We may also have some part time work available.

Pay, working hours & benefits:

We offer an hourly pay rate of £15.59 and you will be guaranteed a certain number of hours work per week. If you’re looking to earn a bit more then overtime is regularly available.

The majority of our shifts start in the early hours of the morning and end early to late afternoon.

In addition to your pay you will also benefit from:

  • 6 weeks annual leave.
  • An interactive induction programme with support from one of our skilled driver trainers.
  • Free canteen facilities.
  • 15% staff discount to use in any of our 300+ shops on a great range of food and household essentials.
  • Annual CPC courses.
  • A smart uniform and all PPE provided at no cost to you.
  • Free life assurance.
  • Workplace pension.

As one of our drivers you will:

  • Complete delivery drops to shops.
  • Unload palletised goods from the vehicle using a powered pallet truck and tail lift.
  • Collect waste and other items from the shop to return to the depot.
  • Conduct daily vehicle checks
  • Have a safe and efficient approach to driving.

You will need:

  • Full UK driving licence (with C+E entitlement).
  • Digital tachograph & CPC card.
  • No greater than 6 points on your driving licence with no dangerous driving or drink-related endorsements.
  • A friendly, positive, hard working approach to work.

We welcome applications from Army, Navy and Royal Air Force service leavers and veterans into our distribution operations and work in partnership with Hire a Hero to support service leavers with their transition into civilian life.

A bit about us:

Farmfoods are a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail.

We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family oriented goods. We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an ‘old fashioned’, genuine and friendly customer experience.

Our drivers are the face of our distribution operation visible to thousands of customers and potential customers whilst out on the road and regularly interacting with our shop teams and our suppliers.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cat C+E HGV Class 1 Driver roles across Farmfoods's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Stores.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16 - £16 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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