HGV Class 1 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
HGV Class 1 Driver
Job Overview
You will be part of a 2 man crew taking our meat products to mainly the London area doing multi drop deliveries on set routes.
The majority of deliveries involve some heavy lifting into customer’s premises.
Key Responsibilities
A general inspection of the vehicle for roadworthiness with any defects recorded and handed to the office.
Have a good understanding of the legal requirements regarding driver’s hours and making sure all tachograph entries are correct.
Making sure all paperwork is correct both before and on return and signed.
The Person
You must hold a UK HGV C+E licence with a valid CPC and Tacho card.
Must command good English Language both written and verbal.
Ability to maintain regular punctual attendance.
Hours
50 hours plus per week.
NO AGENCIES
Work remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 45-55 per week
Salary: £17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Swadlincote DE11 7FN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Driving a Goods Vehicle: 2 years (required)
- driving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: RAF01
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Class 1 Driver roles across Pickstock Foods Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £17 - £17 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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