JG Pears is one of the UK’s leading animal by product rendering companies. We play a vital role in the food chain by transforming animal by products into sustainable products, including animal feed ingredients, renewable energy and industrial fats.
With continuous investment in modern facilities, technology and our fleet of vehicles, we are a long established, successful and growing business that operates 24/7.
Summary
We are looking to recruit an HGV C+E Class 1 Driver to operate from our Bradford site, BD3 9LP. The role involves a varied daily workload, with working hours discussed during the interview. The average working week is approximately 50 hours.
Shift pattern: Tuesday to Saturday, days
Usual start time: From 6:00am
Rewards
- £16.52 per hour plus enhanced weekend pay and driver bonuses available
- 28 days holiday entitlement increasing with service
- Overtime paid at time and a quarter
- Company pension
- Company sick pay scheme
- 24/7 GP and mental health support, wellbeing and nutrition programmes, second medical opinion, health resources, emotional wellbeing app, smoking cessation support, and bereavement counselling.
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice
- Discounted EV charging points
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Occupational health
- JG Pears rewards (retail / restaurants / gym discounts)
- Financial education and guidance through external providers
- Introduce a friend reward £300
Responsibilities
- You will be responsible for collecting and delivering animal by-products nationwide
- Completing all legally required documentation concerning movement of products
- Drivers’ hours rules and regulations including working time regulations
- Use of tachographs and vehicle first user checks
Requirements
- Adhering with UK and EU driving regulations, you must hold a clean HGV C+E driving license and current DCPC card
- Experience in the movement of animal by products will be an advantage
- ADR qualification desirable but not necessary
- Hook / chain loader experience would also be an advantage
If you’re an experienced and professional Class 1 driver looking to join a stable, forward-thinking company with a commitment to modern equipment and high operational standards, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £16.52 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
- If applicable will you require a visa or work permit sponsorship in the future to continue employment?
- Do you hold a clean HGV C+E driving license, current DCPC card and Digital Tachograph Card?
Work Location: In person
