Class 1 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Class 1 Driver
Menzies Distribution are looking for a HGV/LGV Class 1 Driver to join our team, providing a first class service with our team in Ely. You’ll be undertaking the delivery & collection of product on behalf of Menzies Distribution and its customers.
What You Really Want To Know:
- Salary: £39,750.00 Per Annum
- Role: Monday to Friday position and the hours are based on a basic 50 hour week - average day is 10-12 hours
- Start times vary between 05:00 and 07:00
- Holiday Allowance: 28 days inclusive of bank holidays
- Palletised work and occasional reels
- Minimal handball, need to pull curtains and also use of ratchet straps
- Mostly Multi Drop – May complete 3-4 drops in 1 run and then bring a back load. On quieter days, may complete single hits.
HGV Class 1 Driver Duties:
- General driving duties, observing current legal and best practice delivering and collection to/from our premises or other MDL locations.
- Delivering product on behalf of Menzies Distribution and our customer
- Use of electronic POD and up to date technology (full training provided)
- Assisting with loading and unloading
HGV Class 1 Driver Requirements:
- A full UK C+E licence
- 12 months previous class 1 driving experience
- Excellent driving skills
- No more than 6 points on your licence
- No previous disqualifications
- Good knowledge of drivers hours and WTD regulations
Additional Benefits:
- Driver CPC training provided
- Uniform & PPE provided
- Healthcare Cashplan for all employees and dependants, including dental, optical, physiotherapy, health screening, 24/7 counselling and more
- Employee perks: discount on trips, hotels, gyms, days out, restaurants, supermarkets and more
- Discount on mobile phone contracts with EE;
- Training opportunities and development plans
We look forward to hearing from you.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Taxi & Car Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Class 1 Driver roles across Menzies Distribution's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Taxi & Car Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £39,750 - £39,750 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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