About this role
HGV Class 1 Driver
About Us JG Pears is a fourth-generation family business that grew from a livestock farm near Penistone into one of the largest names in the UK's animal by-products sector. The Group has continued to expand, running a modern fleet of vehicles that moves material between sites and customers nationwide.
We're looking for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join the team at our Twycross site, covering Class 1 work with the flexibility to support Class 2 duties as needed. Salary: £16.52 per hour, plus enhanced weekend pay and driver bonuses availableLocation: Twycross, CV9 3LPWorking pattern: Days only, averaging 50 hours per week, with start times between 4am and 6am Core Benefits 28 days holiday entitlement, pro rata depending on shift patternCompany pension scheme (employer contribution 3% Employee contribution 5%)Company sick pay schemeFinancial education and guidance through external providers£300 Introduce a Friend reward About the Role This is a days-only role, averaging 50 hours a week with start times between 4am and 6am. It's mostly Class 1 driving, with occasional Class 2 cover when needed.
What You'll Be Doing Collecting and delivering animal by-products nationwideCompleting all legally required documentation relating to the movement of productsAdhering to drivers' hours rules and regulations, including working time regulationsUsing tachographs and carrying out daily vehicle checks What You'll Bring Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence, together with a current Driver CPC cardExperience in the movement of animal by-products advantageousADR qualification desirable, but not essentialA flexible approach and willingness to undertake both Class 1 and Class 2 duties as required Additional Benefits & Perks 24/7 GP and Mental Health Support, Wellbeing and Nutrition Programmes, Second Medical Opinion, Health Resources, Emotional Wellbeing App, Smoking Cessation Support and Bereavement CounsellingElectric Vehicle salary sacrifice schemeDiscounted EV charging pointsLife assuranceCycle to work schemeOccupational health supportJG Pears Rewards (retail, restaurant and gym discounts)
Additional Information Due to the site's location, own transport is essential.
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