JG Pears is a long-established, highly successful, and continually expanding animal rendering business. We operate a modern, well-maintained transport fleet and are now looking to recruit C+E (Class 1) Drivers to join our team based at our Low Marnham site.
Our fleet is made up of brand new or under two-year-old tractor units, all fitted with the latest technology and maintained exclusively by main dealer workshops to ensure the highest standards of safety, reliability, and comfort.
Shift patterns: We have various shift patterns available on days, to be discussed during the interview stage, including Monday to Friday, every other Saturday / Sunday to Thursday, every other Friday. Average of 50 hours per week.
Rewards
- £16.52 per hour plus enhanced weekend pay and driver bonuses available
- 28 days holiday entitlement increasing with service
- 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.HGV Class 1 Driver
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £16.52 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you currently have the right to work in the UK, and if applicable will you require a visa or work permit sponsorship in the future to continue employment?
Experience:
- Driving a Goods Vehicle: 1 year (preferred)
- driving: 1 year (preferred)
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Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
