Job Description

JG Pears is one of the UK's leading animal by-product rendering companies. We play a vital role in the food chain by turning animal by-products into sustainable products such as animal feed ingredients, renewable energy, and industrial fats. With continuous investment in modern facilities, technology, and a fleet of vehicles, we're a long-established, successful, and growing business that operates 24/7.

HGV Class 1 Driver

We are looking to recruit HGV C+E (Class 1) driver to operate from our site in Penistone, S36 9FN. Daily hours vary, to be discussed during the interview stage. The role is permanent nights, usual start time from 6pm.

Rewards

Hourly Rate: 17.73 per hour (plus enhanced weekend rates) Overtime paid at time and a quarter after scheduled weekly hours 28 days holiday entitlement Company pension Company sick pay scheme Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice Discounted EV charging points Life Assurance Cycle to work scheme Occupational health Employee Assistance Programme offering free, independent and confidential counselling and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week JG Pears rewards (retail / restaurants / gym discounts) Financial education and guidance through external providers Introduce a friend reward 300

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for collecting and delivering animal by-products nationwide Completing all legally required documentation concerning movement of products Drivers' hours rules and regulations including working time regulations Use of tachographs and vehicle first user checks

Requirements

Adhering with UK and EU driving regulations, you must hold a clean HGV C+E driving license, current DCPC card and Digital Tachograph Card Experience in the movement of animal by products will be an advantage Skip loader (Hooks / chains) experience would also be an advantage Wagon and Drag experience ADR qualification (Tanker experience) desirable but not essential.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 17.73 per hour

Experience:

Driving a Goods Vehicle: 1 year (preferred) driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driver CPC (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HGV Class 1 Driver