HGV Class 1 and 2 Driver

At Lineage, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is the world’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions.

We are currently recruiting for a HGV Class 1 driver who also has experience of driving class 2 vehicles to join our team located at our Gillingham depot.

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday working on Days

Hourly Rate: £16.19 per hour for all hours worked up to 39 hours each week.

Overtime after 39 hours worked each week, is paid at time and a half.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and assist the Transport Managers to ensure all functions of the operation is running smoothly and efficiently.
• You will be required to drive class 1 and class 2 vehicles as part of your role.
• Ensure the vehicle is always legal and roadworthy - all daily checks are completed in line with the ‘Daily Vehicle Check Sheet’ and in line with the 'Guide to maintaining road worthiness'. To ensure any vehicle defects are reported.
• Carry out multi-drop deliveries in a timely and safe manner.
• Complete manual and pallet pump truck work with certain drop offs.
• Drive the vehicle safely and in accordance with the law.
• Drive within tachograph law and driver hour limits.
• Ensure the correct goods have been loaded and are secure before moving the vehicle.
• Check goods off with Customers and obtain signature and print.
• Be aware of the vehicle inspection rota for servicing and MOT and bring to the Transport Manager's attention if necessary.
• To ensure that your DCPC periodic training hours are maintained and completed within the five-year period.

What are we looking for?

• At least 12 months Class 1 driving experience & Valid Class 1 license.
• Full valid Driving Licence and Digi-Tacho holder, DQC card holder and Driver CPC.
• Good driving skills and knowledge of current Road Transport Regulations and someone who is comfortable with working night shifts.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Numerical, and focused on accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to operate tail lift and PPT when required.

What’s in it for me?

• A permanent opportunity with a direct employer; we will not employ you through an agency.
• Opportunity to develop a career within a highly automated environment.
• Free onsite car park.
• Support your emotional well-being with access to a 24/7 employee assistance phone line offering confidential free counselling and advice.
• Preferential rates for loans and savings offered through exclusive access to a credit union.

Job Reference: INDUK

Why Lineage?

We are a global company with more than 22,000 employees spanning 20 countries and more than 400 locations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America.

At Lineage Logistics, we have a shared purpose; we are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. This means working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of our team, you will be a critical link in the food supply chain.

Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organisation, from the warehouse floor to the office. Our team members are passionate about the impact they make every single day.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. At Lineage we also recognise that Ex-Military, veterans, and military families have great experience with transferable skills and core values that can add significant value to our organisation.

Benefits

As a Lineage team member, we aim to provide everything you and your family need to thrive. That’s why we offer competitive rates of pay, paid time off, skills training, and development opportunities to grow a long and fulfilling career with us. This is enhanced by recognition schemes (so that your hard work won’t go unnoticed), plus the chance to make your salary go even further with our cycle-to-work scheme and preferential rates for loans and savings courtesy of a leading credit union.

Your everyday wellbeing is also important to us, so we will provide you with all the protective equipment you need to be safe and comfortable at work, and you will have access to a free 24/7 employee assistance phone line, which offers confidential counselling and advice. With all of this offered against the backdrop of a fun and social environment in which you will be supported by a team who enjoy helping each other in achieving their goals, we are confident you will excel with us.