HGV Class 1 Driver (Days) Cat C+E

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

Salary

• £38,670.53 per annum plus a Class 1 supplement of £1,439.88
• Paid monthly

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

• Start times between 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
• No overtime available

Routes & Deliveries

• Long-distance routes covering areas from Glasgow to Essex
• Class 1 customer delivery work with multi-drop deliveries
• 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
  • Vehicle defect reporting
  • 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
• Good attention to detail
• Flexible and reliable approach to work
• Strong team player

Benefits

• 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
• 4% pension contribution
• Health scheme
• 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.