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Northwich Source: WhatJobs
£29,000–£35,000/mo

Manpower are recruiting HGV Cat C+E Class 1 Drivers for our client based in Northwich.

Class 1 supplement of £1,439.88

  • Paid

monthly

3:00 AM and 7:00 AM

  • Typical shifts are around

10 hours

  • Average of

5 days per week , with up to

6 days out of 7 when required

  • Working pattern covers

Sunday to Saturday

  • Average of

48 hours per week over a rolling 26-week reference period

  • Maximum of

60 hours in a single week where required

  • Fixed rota pattern with schedules published

weekly , providing approximately

one week's notice

Routes & Deliveries

  • Long-distance routes covering areas from

Glasgow to Essex

  • Class 1 customer delivery work with
  • Following planned routes and schedules to provide consistent customer service
  • Managing shop fixtures and deliveries in line with customer requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver excellent customer service and act as a professional ambassador for the business
  • Complete all paperwork and electronic documentation accurately
  • Maintain vehicle cleanliness and personal presentation standards
  • Ensure compliance with all transport legislation, including:
  • Tachograph regulations
  • Working Time Directive (WTD)
  • Driver CPC requirements
  • Load security and weight checks
  • Support regular and relief delivery routes as required
  • Drive safely and professionally, adhering to the Highway Code and speed limits
  • Champion Health & Safety standards at all times

Requirements

  • Valid

Category C+E (Class 1) licence

Minimum 2 years' Class 1 driving experience within the last 3 years

  • Current

Driver CPC card

  • Strong understanding of

tachograph legislation

  • Previous

multi-drop delivery experience preferred

  • Flexible and reliable approach to work
  • Strong team player

28 days holiday

Bank holidays are included within the salary and drivers are expected to work them

  • Additional working requirements may apply on extra bank holidays
  • Cycle to Work scheme

Recruitment Process

One-stage onsite assessment

  • Informal interview
  • Driving assessment

Company Overview

  • Fleet of approximately

45 drivers

  • The bakery business has recently undergone significant restructuring following financial difficulties.

87 employees left the business, including 75 voluntary redundancies .

  • The company recruits directly through its own advertising channels.

Ideal Candidate

A professional and customer-focused Class 1 driver with strong compliance knowledge, multi-drop delivery experience, and the flexibility to operate on long-distance routes. Success in the role will come from reliability, attention to detail, safe driving practices, and being the best overall fit for the team and business culture.

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