Newly Qualified Drivers - Class 1 HGV Driver
Salary: £38,000 during training period, rising to up to £47,218.22 once fully signed off (plus overtime)
Shifts: 5 on 3 off. Shift starts at 4am
Kick-Start Your HGV Driving Career with Heron Foods!
Have you recently passed your Class 1 (C+E) test and looking for your first driving role? At Heron Foods, we're committed to helping newly qualified drivers get their careers on the road.
We understand that gaining your licence is only the beginning. That's why we offer a comprehensive 6-week paid training programme, where you'll work alongside one of our experienced driver trainers to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in a professional driving role. During your training period, you'll earn a salary of £38,000. Once you've successfully completed your training and are signed off to undertake deliveries independently, your salary will increase to up to £47,218.22, plus overtime.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that genuinely invests in its drivers and provides ongoing support throughout your career. The role combines high driving standards with hands on loading and unloading, so it’s more active than many HGV driving jobs. In return, we offer benefits you won’t find everywhere, including fully funded CPC training delivered within your normal working hours.
Salary & Benefits
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£38,000 basic newly qualified rate
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Up to £47,218.22, plus overtime once signed off
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Competitive per day overtime rate
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£2,500 retention bonus (split quarterly)
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£1,000 per year no-bump bonus.
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CPC training delivered on site with our registered trainers, delivered within working hours
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Training with qualified RTITB instructors/assessors
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Paid medicals for drivers aged 45 and over when your current license is due for renewal
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Paid digital tacho cards and any driving license updates for all HGV drivers
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30 days annual leave per year (pro rata)
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Free uniform and PPE
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10% staff discount across both Heron Foods and B&M
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Refer a friend scheme
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On site canteen facilities
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Monthly recognition and reward incentives, which include high street shopping vouchers by using Verilocation to monitor drivers’ performance
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Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 access to a GP for you and your family
Heron Foods is a well‑established value retailer with over 340 stores across England and Wales. As part of the B&M Retail Group, we continue to strengthen our position within the convenience and value sector by focusing on great products, excellent service, and supporting the communities we operate in.
Tasks and Responsibilities of the HGV Class 1 Driver include
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Making multi drop deliveries and assisting in the unloading of products and cages into stores.
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Collecting stock and delivering to site.
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Collection of empty pallets, steel and cardboard from stores and returning to the distribution centre.
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Completion of daily vehicle checks and maintaining working order of company vehicles and any equipment on-board. Reporting of any vehicle damage or faults.
Successful HGV Class 1 Drivers will have the following
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Full and current Class 1 C+E driving license
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Must hold a DIGI tacho card
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Good knowledge of driving laws and regulations
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Able to communicate and clearly follow written and verbal instructions, able to lift and manoeuvre medium to heavy loads
Heron Foods reserve the right to close this vacancy before the stated closing date. Therefore, we advise that you submit your application as soon as possible.
