HGV Driver (Class 1)

HGV Class 1 Driver

Location: Flanders Farm, Ratcliffe Highway, Rochester, Kent
Salary: £17.90 per hour (OTE £40,000 – £57,000)
Hours: Approx. 50+ hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join a well-established and growing fresh produce distribution business.

In this role, you will be responsible for collecting fresh produce (apples and pears) from the main depot and delivering goods to major distribution centres across the UK, including national supermarket and food service supply chains.

This is a steady, long-term driving position within a highly reputable operation with strong year-on-year growth.

About the Company

A long-established UK fresh produce business operating since 1947, specialising in the growth, importation, and nationwide distribution of apples and pears. The company supplies some of the UK’s largest retailers and food service providers from a network of farms and production sites.

Key Responsibilities

Collecting fruit products from the main depot
Driving Class 1 HGV vehicles safely and efficiently
Delivering goods to UK distribution centres nationwide
Completing delivery paperwork and compliance checks
Carrying out vehicle checks and ensuring roadworthiness
Adhering to all driving regulations and company procedures

Essential Requirements

Valid Class 1 (C+E) HGV Licence
Minimum 1 year HGV driving experience

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate with strong OTE
Stable, long-term opportunity
Established and reputable UK operation
Monday–Friday working pattern
23 days holiday allowance
Opportunity to work within a leading fresh produce supply chain
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed