Class 1 Driver
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) - Brewery Shunter</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Faversham, Kent</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay Rate: £14.98 p/h</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Shifts:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">2 Week Rotating Shift Patterns:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Week 1 - Monday to Thursday (06:00 - 17:00)</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Week 2 - Monday to Friday (10:00 - 18:00) </p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Driver Type: Class 1 - Shunter Driver</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience: 2 years Class 1 experience required</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our customer operates a dedicated distribution site in Faversham, for their customer, one of the oldest brewers in the UK.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Class 1 brewery shunter driver will support the movement of products between the brewery and the distribution facility.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The role is critical to ensuring the smooth flow of stock between the brewery's production areas and distribution operation.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The role will include:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Delivering empty kegs, casks and trailers to the brewery</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Returning loaded trailers containing full kegs, casks and bottled products to the distribution site</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Supporting operations across the keg plant, cask plant and bottling plant</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Collecting and delivering trailers in line with brewery</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Operating a drop and swap trailer movement process</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Carrying out trailer curtain operation and securing loads correctly</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Completing all movements safely and in accordance with site procedures</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">What's in it for you?</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">25% discount on food & drinks at certain pubs</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Benefits Portal offering discounts with major UK retailers and brands </p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Competitive hourly pay rates of £14.98 per hour</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Immediate starts available</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Weekly pay every Friday</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">33 days holiday (including bank holidays)</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Regular, ongoing work</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Full site induction and ongoing support</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Friendly and supportive transport team</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Potential long-term opportunities with a leading employerWhat We're Looking For</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">To be considered for this role, you'll need:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">A valid UK Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">At least 12 months' commercial Class 1 driving experience</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">A valid Driver CPC qualification (DCPC) & a valid Digital Tachograph Card</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">A professional attitude with a strong commitment to safety and customer serviceOur client may accept up to 6 penalty points. Unfortunately, applications with DD, DR, CD, IN or TT endorsements cannot be accepted. Applicants must be UK residents and able to travel independently to and from the site. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ignition Driver Recruitment is proud to be an Armed Forces-friendly employer and welcomes applications from veterans, Reservists, service leavers, military spouses and partners, and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply Today</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you're a reliable, professional Class 1 Driver looking for excellent rates of pay, ongoing work and immediate starts, we'd love to hear from you.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Click Apply now and one of our Recruitment Specialists will be in touch to discuss the role and help you get started</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 09 Oct 2026
- Location: Faversham
- Employment Type: Temporary
- Licence: Class 1 (C+E)
- Category: Distribution
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