Class 1 HGV Driver

Company: Hilton Foods
Apply for the Class 1 HGV Driver
Location: Grimsby
Job Description:

About Us

We are a company that takes pride in our people as it is our people who are at the centre of everything that we do.

Role title: HGV Driver

Pay rate: £17.80 per hour

Shift: Monday‑Friday, 13:00‑21:00

Location: Grimsby

Purpose of the Role

To ensure the delivery and collections of HSF goods safely and efficiently between HSF, customers and third‑party warehouses.

To ensure the safety and conditions of all vehicles.

Responsibilities

  • The safe transport of HSF goods.
  • Providing good customer service at our sites.
  • Being a positive representative for the company whilst on the road.
  • Inducting new drivers.
  • Performing driver assessments and training to ensure drivers are competent and trained to correct standards while identifying areas of improvement and corrective action plan.
  • Maintaining and conducting basic checks of their vehicle, including brake, oil, or tyre checks.
  • Planning delivery routes and schedules.
  • Driving large goods vehicles.
  • Logging delivery information correctly.
  • Having a strong awareness of the UK highway code.
  • Keeping vigilant of correct delivery times.
  • Planning driver breaks for safety purposes during long‑distance hauls.
  • Staying aware of any route diversions or updates to their delivery journey.

Qualifications

  • A Category Class 1 Driving Licence
  • A valid DCPC
  • A Valid Tacho card
  • Ideally previous experience of driving Class 1 vehicles in the UK or Europe

What You Get In Return

  • Great package with competitive holiday allowance
  • Life assurance of minimum two times yearly salary
  • Opportunities for development and internal promotion
  • Share Save scheme
  • Free car parking on site
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity

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Posted: June 18th, 2026