Job Description
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, Monday to Friday
· 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: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months
Salary: £15.60-£20.80 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: HGVSummer/March2023