Class 1 Driver

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) - Brewery Shunter
Location: Faversham, Kent
Pay Rate: £14.98 p/h
Shifts: Monday to Thursday (06:00 - 17:00) and Friday (10:00 - 18:00)
Driver Type: Class 1 - Shunter Driver
Experience: 2 years Class 1 experience required

Our customer operates a dedicated distribution site in Faversham, for their customer, one of the oldest brewers in the UK.

The Class 1 brewery shunter driver will support the movement of products between the brewery and the distribution facility.

The role is critical to ensuring the smooth flow of stock between the brewery's production areas and distribution operation.

The role will include:
Delivering empty kegs, casks and trailers to the breweryReturning loaded trailers containing full kegs, casks and bottled products to the distribution siteSupporting operations across the keg plant, cask plant and bottling plantCollecting and delivering trailers in line with brewery requirementsOperating a drop and swap trailer movement processCarrying out trailer curtain operation and securing loads correctlyCompleting all movements safely and in accordance with site procedures
What's in it for you?
Competitive hourly pay rates of £14.98 per hourImmediate starts availableWeekly pay every FridayRegular, ongoing workFull site induction and ongoing supportFriendly and supportive transport teamPotential long-term opportunities with a leading employer25% discount on food & drinks at certain pubsBenefits Portal offering discounts with major UK retailers and brands What We're Looking For
To be considered for this role, you'll need:
A valid UK Class 1 (C+E) Driving LicenceAt least 12 months' commercial Class 1 driving experienceA valid Driver CPC qualification (DCPC) & a valid Digital Tachograph CardA professional attitude with a strong commitment to safety and customer serviceOur client may accept up to 6 penalty points. Unfortunately, applications with DD, DR, CD, IN or TT endorsements cannot be accepted. Applicants must be UK residents and able to travel independently to and from the site. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

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If you're a reliable, professional Class 1 Driver looking for excellent rates of pay, ongoing work and immediate starts, we'd love to hear from you.

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