HGV Class 1 Driver - a Family-Run, Values Driven Business. More than just a driving role.

Company Overview

Based near Ipswich & Colchester Full-Time £16.29 to £16.79 p/h + Overtime

Are you a HGV Class 1 Driver tired of tramping all week? Looking for a stable role with variety, reasonable hours, and a better work/life balance? Phillips Brothers, a growing, family-run company based between Ipswich and Colchester, is looking for a committed and motivated driver to join our close-knit team.

We are driven by our Company Values: Family, Commitment, Trust, Learning, Leadership, Direction & Being the Best. Do these values resonate with you? Do you hold similar values?

We specialise in producing and delivering animal bedding across the Eastern region of England, and we pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of service while offering our staff variety, training, and personal development.

What We Offer

A permanent, full-time position (42.5 hours/week)
Monday to Friday schedule - flexibility on start/finish times
Overtime paid (after 42.5 hours)
No long-haul tramping - only occasional night outs with tax free subsistence allowance
Starting pay: £16.29/hr (£36,000 annually), rising to £16 79/hr (£37,106 annually) after training
Full training provided - including Moffett forklift and Bobcat skid steer operation
Pension, paid holidays (4 weeks + 8 bank holidays), uniform, free tea/coffee

Your Role

You will:

Deliver animal bedding (both palletised and bulk)
Collect bulk trailers from Sawmills
Operate a Moffett forklift to load/unload your vehicle (training provided)
Learn to assist in poultry farm deliveries, including spreading sawdust/shavings using a Bobcat
Adhere to all road, safety, and company regulations
Maintain accurate records and follow ISO 9001 procedures
Represent our company in a professional and courteous manner

Your Schedule

42.5 hours/week (e.g., 6am-3:30pm, 7am-4:30pm, or 8am-5:30pm)
Overtime and occasional Saturday work on a rota (approx. every 6 weeks)
Occasional night outs may be required during busy periods

About You

Full, clean HGV Class 1 licence
Minimum 1 year's experience driving HGV Class 1
Up-to-date CPC
Moffett Forklift certificate is a plus - training will be provided if needed
Physically fit and comfortable with occasional manual handling
Reliable, punctual, and a team player
Comfortable working in dusty environments (RPE/PPE provided)
Excellent customer-facing communication skills
A 'can-do' attitude and willingness to learn new skills

Perks & Benefits

Company pension
Moffett and Bobcat training
Company uniform
Free tea & coffee on-site
Free on-site parking
Opportunity to upskill and diversify your role

Apply Now

If you're a dependable HGV Class 1 Driver ready for a change of pace and better balance in your life, we'd love to hear from you.

Work Location: In-person (based near Ipswich)

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £16.29-£16.79 per hour (plus overtime rate)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £16.29-£16.79 per hour

Expected hours: 42.5 per week

Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Sick pay

Work Location: In person