HGV 1 Driver

  • Job Reference: 073/00130
  • Date Posted: 3 July 2025
  • Employer: Driver Hire Maidstone & Medway
  • Location: Rochester, Kent
  • Salary: £17.36 to £21.70 Per Hour
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

HGV Class 1 Driver
Location: Kent
Pay: £17.36/hr (up to 40 hrs), £21.70/hr (OT) + Bonuses


We're hiring HGV Class 1 Drivers for a long-established, family-run UK business in Kent. Join a company with 75+ years of success in British produce, known for quality, tradition, and growth.


What You'll Do:





  • Deliver goods safely across UK routes (occasional overnight stays)




  • Handle various trailers (chilled units, curtain siders, containers)




  • Complete paperwork, maintain vehicle cleanliness




  • Optional: Drive 30-seater company bus (training & bonus provided)




What You'll Need:





  • Valid HGV Class 1 licence & Tacho Card




  • PSV licence (or willing to train)




  • Experience with HGVs and strong safety focus




  • Flexible, reliable, and comfortable with physical work




Shifts:





  • Average 55 hrs/week on rotating pattern (5 on / 1 off, then 5 on / 2 off)




  • ~1 full weekend off every 12 weeks




Benefits:





  • Overnight allowance + bus driver bonus




  • 28 days holiday (plus extra for service)




  • Pension, training, free parking, Wi-Fi, fruit, and Xmas bonus




  • Paid every 2 weeks




Apply now with your CV to join a respected team committed to quality and long-term success



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