HGV Class 1 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you looking to join a successful Company during a period of significant growth where you can progress and make a difference?
Vitacress Salads, based in St Mary Bourne, Andover is one of the leading salad and watercress suppliers in the UK. With our own salad leaf farms we really can claim a field to fork operation. We grow, wash, pack and distribute salad and watercress for retailer own brands and our own brand Steve’s Leaves.
Due to our continued success and a period of expansion, we have opportunities for HGV Class 1 Drivers.
You would be joining us at a very exciting time as we are making a significant investment to upgrade our factory.
Working within the Transport team, with our well maintained and modern vehicles, you will be responsible for distributing our produce in a timely and efficient manner to a variety of locations, both locally and nationally. There is no requirement to load and unload the vehicles.
You must have:
· LGV Driving Licence Category C + E
· Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
· Possession of a current Digital Tachograph Card
We offer various shift patterns covering days, evenings and nights.
At our St Mary Bourne site, we provide free hot drinks and a subsided canteen serving hot and cold meals.
We offer competitive rates of pay including premium payments for working:
· Day time hours, Sunday - Thursday
· Weekend working
· Night working
You will need an understanding of spoken and written English. We can help with ESOL English classes.
Due to our location, you will need transport to get to our site.
Working Environment:
· Well maintained and modern vehicles
· Appropriate clothing and Personal Protective Equipment will be provided
Benefits:
· Free tea & coffee
· Subsidised newly refurbished restaurant serving hot and cold meals
· Employee Discount Scheme
· Life assurance
· Pension scheme
· Free parking
· Employee Assistance Programme
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £15.60-£20.80 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HGVDriver/June2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Class 1 Driver roles across Vitacress - Salads's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16 - £21 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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