HGV Class 1 / C+E Driver

Job Overview

We are recruiting for Class 1 drivers at our Hoddesdon Depot within the Müller Milk and Ingredients Distribution Business. This is an excellent opportunity for drivers who enjoy working for a prestigious logistics company, driving a modern and well‑maintained fleet of vehicles and who are looking for flexibility in their life. We offer full‑time work schedules, and no overnight stays.

Contract & Compensation

• Contract: Full Time / Permanent
• Location: Hoddesdon Depot (EN11 0DJ)
• Rate of Pay:

Day:
Monday – Friday – £16.63 per hour
Saturday – £18.71 per hour
Sunday – £24.95 per hour

Nights (hours worked between 6.00pm and 4.00am):
Monday – Friday – £19.00 per hour
Saturday – £21.08 per hour
Sunday – £27.32 per hour

Overtime: £18.71 per hour

Signing Bonus: £500 upon successful completion of a 12‑week probation period.

Role & Responsibilities

• Delivering milk products to customer stores and regional distribution centres – navigating the complexities in urban driving (our deliveries are within the M25 including Greater London where hazard awareness and dynamic risk assessments are in constant use)
• Puts safety first and respects all other road users.
• Diligent in ensuring driver and vehicle checks are completed correctly.
• Forward thinking, route checks for safety restrictions, planned road works and traffic to ensure your journey will be smooth and efficient.
• Highly professional in all situations as you are the interface between the business and our customer base.

Key Skills & Experience

• HGV Class 1 Licence (LGV Cat C+E)
• Current CPC and digital driving card
• No more than 6 minor points on driving licence (No CDs, DDs, DRs or INs)
• Minimum of 12 months’ experience required
• Must be comfortable with the physical nature of the role. Trolleys will be loaded and unloaded by the driver onto the vehicle.
• An effective team member who works well on their own initiative
• Demonstrates an excellent attitude to work
• Self‑motivated with a positive attitude and extremely reliable

Benefits

• A competitive rate of pay and premiums, paid weekly
• Refer a Friend Scheme – £250 per referral
• 33 days holiday – to increase with service
• Enhanced family leave policies
• No overnight stays
• X2 Life Assurance
• Company Pension – business will match contributions to 4% of qualifying earnings
• Free breakfast bar
• Access to the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in‑store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more
• Provided with a free corporate uniform
• Free onsite secured colleague car parking

Contact Details

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ

Employment Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other