HGV Class 1 / C+E Driver

Hoddesdon Source: WhatJobs

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Job Overview

We are recruiting for Class 1 drivers at our Hoddesdon Depot within the Müller Milk and Ingredients Distribution Business. This is an excellent opportunity for drivers who enjoy working for a prestigious logistics company, driving a modern and well‑maintained fleet of vehicles and who are looking for flexibility in their life. We offer full‑time work schedules, and no overnight stays.

Contract & Compensation

Contract: Full Time / Permanent
Location: Hoddesdon Depot (EN11 0DJ)
Rate of Pay:

Day:
Monday – Friday – £16.63 per hour
Saturday – £18.71 per hour
Sunday – £24.95 per hour

Nights (hours worked between 6.00pm and 4.00am):
Monday – Friday – £19.00 per hour
Saturday – £21.08 per hour
Sunday – £27.32 per hour

Overtime: £18.71 per hour

Signing Bonus: £500 upon successful completion of a 12‑week probation period.

Role & Responsibilities

Delivering milk products to customer stores and regional distribution centres – navigating the complexities in urban driving (our deliveries are within the M25 including Greater London where hazard awareness and dynamic risk assessments are in constant use)
Puts safety first and respects all other road users.
Diligent in ensuring driver and vehicle checks are completed correctly.
Forward thinking, route checks for safety restrictions, planned road works and traffic to ensure your journey will be smooth and efficient.
Highly professional in all situations as you are the interface between the business and our customer base.

Key Skills & Experience

HGV Class 1 Licence (LGV Cat C+E)
Current CPC and digital driving card
No more than 6 minor points on driving licence (No CDs, DDs, DRs or INs)
Minimum of 12 months’ experience required
Must be comfortable with the physical nature of the role. Trolleys will be loaded and unloaded by the driver onto the vehicle.
An effective team member who works well on their own initiative
Demonstrates an excellent attitude to work
Self‑motivated with a positive attitude and extremely reliable

Benefits

A competitive rate of pay and premiums, paid weekly
Refer a Friend Scheme – £250 per referral
33 days holiday – to increase with service
Enhanced family leave policies
No overnight stays
X2 Life Assurance
Company Pension – business will match contributions to 4% of qualifying earnings
Free breakfast bar
Access to the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in‑store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more
Provided with a free corporate uniform
Free onsite secured colleague car parking