HGV Class 1 Driver
4 days ago
Liverpool
£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 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 Desirable: • PSV Licence, • Forklift experience 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: • Week 1: 5 days on, 1 day off, • Week 2: 5 days on, 2 days off 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 • £17.90 per hour for the first 40 hours worked, • £22.37 per hour after 40 hours worked, • Additional overnight stay allowance, • Additional bonus payments for driving the company bus Additional Benefits • Extra day's holiday for every two years of service, • Company pension scheme, • Fortnightly pay, • Company accommodation available where required, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Private GP service, • Eyecare vouchers, • Free onsite parking, • Employee discount platform, • Free Will Writing opportunities, • Free English language training, • Study sponsorship opportunities, • Extensive online learning and development platform 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. JBRP1_UKTJ