HGV Class 1 Driver – Rochester, Kent£37,000 Basic | OTE £50,000+ | Overtime available | Full‑time permanent
About the Role
Our client, a leading food supplier with a nationwide logistics network, is looking for experienced HGV Class 1 drivers to join their expanding transport operation in Rochester, Kent. The role offers long‑term stability, competitive earnings and a supportive working environment.
Responsibilities
- Drive HGV Class 1 (C+E) vehicles across the UK
- Collect and deliver goods between operational sites, warehouses and major retailer distribution centres
- Complete vehicle checks, defect reporting and transport documentation
- Ensure compliance with Driver Hours Regulations and company procedures
- Load and unload vehicles as required
- Operate pump trucks and counterbalance forklifts (training provided)
- Carry out occasional shunting duties
- Maintain high standards of vehicle cleanliness and presentation
- Provide a professional service to customers and colleagues at all times
Routes & Travel
- UK‑wide deliveries and collections as far as Scotland
- Regular work to major supermarket distribution centres
- Mixture of local and long‑distance routes
- Occasional overnight stays for longer journeys (overnight allowance £25–£30 per night, typically no more than one night per week)
Working Pattern
40 hours per week with most drivers working overtime up to 50–55 hours per week on a rolling rota.
- Week 1 – 5 days on, 1 day off
- Week 2 – 5 days on, 2 days off
This rota provides approximately one full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) off every 12 weeks.
Salary & Benefits
- £17.90 per hour for the first 40 hours worked
- £22.37 per hour after 40 hours (time + 25%)
- Overtime available throughout the year
- Typical earnings £50,000+ with overtime
- Basic earnings approximately £37,000 per year
- Paid fortnightly, all breaks paid
- Overnight allowance for nights away
- Additional £25 per day when driving the company’s 30‑seat bus (where required at the Kent site)
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days holiday, increasing with service (additional day every two years)
- Employee assistance programme
- Private GP service
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee discount platform
- Free onsite parking
- Free will‑writing service
- Free English language training
- Online learning and development platform
- Company accommodation available where required
Requirements
Essential
- HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence
- Valid Driver CPC
- Digital Tachograph card
- Minimum one year’s Class 1 driving experience
- Good understanding of driver hours and transport legislation
- Professional and safety‑focused attitude
- Flexible approach to working hours
Desirable
- Counterbalance forklift experience (training required but must be willing)
- PSV licence – applicants interested in obtaining a PSV licence may be eligible for funded training
Why Apply
This role offers the chance to join one of the UK’s largest food supply businesses, with consistent year‑round work, excellent earning potential and genuine long‑term career opportunities for experienced Class 1 drivers.
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