HGV driver
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £41,204 per year |
| Additional salary information: | free parking |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 September 2025 |
| Location: | Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8JE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Travail Employment Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 02520940_1755686780 |
Summary
Job Title: HGV driver required - Class 1 /Category CE, but will consider Class 2 /category C licence holders; £41,204 per annum, 48 hours per week; 5 shifts per week, night shifts Sunday to Saturday 20.00 - 03.00
About the company
Established over 80 years ago, our client has grown into one of the UK's most independent family-run businesses. Built on the founding values of quality, service and cleanliness, the company has remained committed to those principles.
The Role
As a HGV driver, you will play a vital role in the distribution chain, delivering products to customers, wholesale buyers and depots across the UK. You will be responsible for ensuring timely, accurate and safe deliveries while representing the company in a professional and customer-focused manner.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate HGV vehicles in compliance with UK driving laws and tachograph regulations
- Complete daily vehicle checks and reports any defects promptly
- Follow health & safety, food hygiene and security procedures always
- Use hand-held units or manual systems to record deliveries, returns and payments where applicable
- Maintain a clean vehicle, both inside and out
- Provide excellent customer service
- Load and unload products safely, including manual handling and use of handling equipment
Skills
- Full UK driving licence - Category CE preferred, Category C considered
- Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
- Physically fit to undertake manual handling tasks
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work night shifts and weekends as required
- New pass and Class 2 drivers welcome - full training and career development provided
Benefits
- Competitive salary with opportunities for overtime and progression
- 22 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing after 3 years of service
- Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted products and delivery options
- Aviva pension scheme (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions)
- Health and well-being support through Simply Health
For more information on the role please call Mandy Holmes on 01242 519082 or email Mandy.holmes@travail.co.uk
Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.