Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - Annum
- Location: North West Cheshire Northwich
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Manpower are recruiting HGV Cat C+E Class 1 Drivers for our client based in Northwich.
Salary
£38,670.53 per annum plus a Class 1 supplement of £1,439.88
Paid monthly
Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Start times between 3:00 AM and 7:00 AM
Typical shifts are around 10 hours
Average of 5 days per week, with up to 6 days out of 7 when required
Working pattern covers Sunday to Saturday
Average of 48 hours per week over a rolling 26-week reference period
Maximum of 60 hours in a single week where required
Fixed rota pattern with schedules published weekly, providing approximately one week's notice
No overtime available
Routes & Deliveries
Long-distance routes covering areas from Glasgow to Essex
Class 1 customer delivery work with multi-drop deliveries
Following planned routes and schedules to provide consistent customer service
Managing shop fixtures and deliveries in line with customer requirements
Key Responsibilities
Deliver excellent customer service and act as a professional ambassador for the business
Complete all paperwork and electronic documentation accurately
Maintain vehicle cleanliness and personal presentation standards
Ensure compliance with all transport legislation, including:
Tachograph regulations
Working Time Directive (WTD)
Driver CPC requirements
Vehicle defect reporting
Load security and weight checks
Support regular and relief delivery routes as required
Drive safely and professionally, adhering to the Highway Code and speed limits
Champion Health & Safety standards at all times
Requirements
Valid Category C+E (Class 1) licence
Minimum 2 years' Class 1 driving experience within the last 3 years
Current Driver CPC card
Strong understanding of tachograph legislation
Previous multi-drop delivery experience preferred
Good attention to detail
Flexible and reliable approach to work
Strong team player
Benefits
28 days holiday
Bank holidays are included within the salary and drivers are expected to work them
Additional working requirements may apply on extra bank holidays
4% pension contribution
Health scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Recruitment Process
One-stage onsite assessment
Informal interview
Driving assessment
Company Overview
Fleet of approximately 45 drivers
The bakery business has recently undergone significant restructuring following financial difficulties. 87 employees left the business, including 75 voluntary redundancies.
The company recruits directly through its own advertising channels.
Ideal Candidate
A professional and customer-focused Class 1 driver with strong compliance knowledge, multi-drop delivery experience, and the flexibility to operate on long-distance routes. Success in the role will come from reliability, attention to detail, safe driving practices, and being the best overall fit for the team and business culture.
If you are interested, apply with your CV and a Manpower consultant will get in touch.
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