JG Pears is one of the UK’s leading animal by-product rendering companies. We play a vital role in the food chain by turning animal by-products into sustainable products such as animal feed ingredients, renewable energy, and industrial fats. With continuous investment in modern facilities, technology, and a fleet of vehicles, we’re a long-established, successful, and growing business that operates 24/7.
We are looking to recruit HGV C+E (Class 1) driver to operate from our Head Office in Penistone, S36 9FN.
Shift pattern: Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off days only
Usual start time: From 6:00am. Daily hours vary, to be discussed during the interview stage.
Rewards
- £17.69 per hour, 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, current DCPC card and Digital Tachograph Card
- Experience in the movement of animal by products will be an advantage
- Skip loader (Hooks / chains) experience would also be an advantage
- Wagon and Drag experience
- ADR qualification (Tanker experience) desirable but not essential.
If you’re a reliable, safety-conscious driver looking for a secure role with a forward-thinking company, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £17.69 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a clean HGV C+E driving license, current DCPC card and Digital Tachograph Card?
- 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?
Work Location: In person
