HGV Class 1 & 2 Driver

Location: On-site - Crewkerne
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 4 days on / 2 days off

Reports to: Transport Supervisor/ Transport Director

Key Responsibilities

Driving & Transport Duties

• Safely operate Class 1 (C+E) vehicles for milk collection and chilled distribution.
• Collect raw milk from dairy/farm locations, ensuring correct handling and hygiene procedures are followed at all times.
• Carry out chilled/refrigerated deliveries and collections, maintaining correct temperature control throughout transit.
• Follow planned routes and schedules, adapting efficiently to changing conditions or collection requirements.
• Ensure timely collections and deliveries while maintaining a professional driving standard.

Vehicle & Load Safety

• Conduct daily walk‑round vehicle checks, defect reporting, and basic maintenance checks.
• Ensure milk tankers, trailers, and refrigerated units are clean, safe, and legally compliant.
• Monitor and record temperatures for chilled loads in line with food safety standards.
• Secure and manage loads correctly to prevent contamination, damage, or spoilage.

Compliance & Documentation

• Comply fully with Drivers’ Hours, Working Time Directive (WTD), and Tachograph regulations.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork, including collection records, delivery notes, temperature logs, and defect reports.
• Follow strict hygiene and food safety procedures for milk collection and chilled transport.
• Adhere to company policies, DVSA standards, and site‑specific rules at farms, depots, and delivery locations.

Customer Interaction & Professional Conduct

• Represent the company in a professional and courteous manner at all locations.
• Communicate clearly with farm staff, site operators, and transport planners.
• Report any issues such as access difficulties, hygiene concerns, delays, or quality problems promptly.

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibility

• Follow all health & safety procedures, including biosecurity measures when visiting farms.
• Use PPE as required and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Report hazards, incidents, or near misses immediately.
• Drive responsibly with consideration for fuel efficiency and environmental impact.

Flexibility & Additional Duties

• Work flexible hours, including nights, early mornings, weekends, and bank holidays as required by milk collection schedules.
• Provide cover for additional routes or chilled work during busy periods.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties required to support transport operations.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous experience in milk collection, farm collections, or chilled/refrigerated haulage preferred
• Comfortable with lone working and rural locations
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene procedures
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Positive, reliable, and safety‑focused attitude

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person