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HGV Driver class 1 and 2

🏢 Freightroute Limited 📍 Newton Abbot, England 💼 Company - Private
Currency:
£12 - £16
£1 - £1 / mo
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Location Base
Newton Abbot, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

WL Vallance Ltd is part of Freightroute Limited - a family business and one of the leading privately owned palletised transport organisations in the UK. Established in 1979 we operate across 11 sites in England and Scotland with over 480 employees and 220 vehicles. We offer a wide range of delivery solutions to our customers while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professional conduct.

We currently have driver vacancies in the current categories at our Newton Abbot site:

Class 1 Days (07.00 - 17.00) £12.72ph & £16.23ph overtime. Non-ADR rates £11.91 & £15.19

Class 2 Days (07.00 – 17.00) £12.34ph & £15.56ph overtime. Non-ADR rates £11.55 & £14.57

ADR qualification desired but not essential as fully funded training and opportunity to increase earning potential at full ADR rate.

  • Multi drop deliveries and collections in set geographical areas (Days)
  • Performing trunking operations between our sites / partner sites (Nights)
  • Building and maintaining relationships with customers as the face of the business
  • Maintaining the highest professional driving standards and legal standards
  • 45 Hours per week plus Overtime available
  • Monday to Friday

Role Requirements:

  • Valid CPC Certification
  • ADR Qualification preferred but not essential, full training provided.
  • A flexible and driven approach

Role Rewards:

  • Competitive Rates including ADR premiums.
  • Quarterly Bonus Scheme
  • Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Funded Medicals, CPC, ADR and ADR Refresher Training
  • Company Pension
  • 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays with online booking facilities

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.55-£12.72 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

  • Quarterly bonus
  • Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Newton Abbot: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driver CPC (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 20/23

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Location: Newton Abbot, England
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