About the Role
Manpower UK seeks an HGV Class 1 Driver (Days) Cat C+E for its Northwich client. This permanent position pays between £38,670.53 and £40,000 annually, including a Class 1 supplement, with monthly wages. Shifts begin between 3:00 AM and 7:00 AM, lasting roughly ten hours, across five days weekly, occasionally six from seven. Covering Sunday through Saturday, hours average 48 per week over a rolling 26-week period, capped at 60 in any single week. Drivers follow long-distance routes from Glasgow to Essex, completing multi-drop customer deliveries on planned schedules. A fixed rota operates with weekly published notice. Candidates need Cat C+E entitlement, solid route knowledge, and reliability. No overtime exists.
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 andamp; 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 andamp; 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 andamp; 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 complianc
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