Job details
- Full Time
- Buckfastleigh
- Posted on 16 April 2026
- £49,489.44 per annum
- Job Ref: 322/00005
- Salary: £49.00 per year
We are looking to recruit a Class 1 HGV driver for a permanent relief role based in Buckfastleigh, Devon, covering distribution runs across the UK and into France. You will be transporting refrigerated loads from a farm site to distribution hubs, stepping in for planned driver absences. This is a physically demanding, independent role for someone who takes pride in doing the job right.
Location
Buckfastleigh, Devon (TQ11). Travel across the UK and into France is required. This is a site‑based role with regular overnight stays away from home.
Salary
£49,489.44 per annum, with additional earnings available through overnight allowances and overtime when offered.
Key Responsibilities
- Transport refrigerated loads from the depot to distribution hubs across the UK and into France
- Carry out daily vehicle walk‑around checks and maintain trailer temperature records
- Complete all paperwork including weekly timesheets accurately and on time
- Follow EU drivers’ hours and Working Time Directive regulations at all times
- Carry out loading and unloading duties using pallet trucks and counterbalance forklifts where required
- Keep the cab and trailer clean, tidy, and in good order
- Carry out any additional duties in line with operational requirements
Qualifications
Essential:
- Valid Class 1 (CE) licence with no more than 6 penalty points
- Valid Driver CPC qualification
Preferred But Not Essential:
- Minimum 1 year experience driving a goods vehicle
- Counterbalance and powered pallet truck certificates (training available for the right candidate)
Personal Qualities Required
- Strong communication skills
- Good geographical knowledge of the UK
- Flexible and adaptable, comfortable working weekends and overnight
- Dependable and able to work independently for extended periods
Benefits
- 33 days’ holiday pro rata including bank holidays, rising by 2 days at 5 years’ service
- Annual profit share scheme, with at least 10% of company profits shared equally across all employees
- Generous co‑owner pension scheme
- 30% staff discount on all products
- Organic meals provided on site at main locations
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Clothing allowance
- Life assurance cover
- Bike loan scheme
- Two paid volunteer days per year
- Free social events and company celebrations throughout the year
- Access to mental health first aiders, counselling, and physiotherapy services
- Training and progression opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships
- Referral bonus if you recommend a friend who joins the team
Working Pattern
This is a permanent contract for 48 hours per week, working 5 to 6 days on a rotating rota that includes weekends. Sunday working is a regular requirement, and some Saturdays will also be needed. Start and finish times vary, with predominantly afternoon starts finishing in the early hours. This role involves an average of 3 overnight stays per week, which may increase to 5 based on operational demand. Flexibility is essential.
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