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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

HGV Class 1 Driver

Salary Range
£39,000 - £45,000
£3,250 - £3,750 / mo

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Location Base
Middlewich, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

About the Job

Would you like to be part of a growing, successful business that aims to develop all employees?

Who are Optima Logistics?

We are a privately-owned logistics company that operates from three sites in the UK. We are BRC accredited and our aim is to provide first class service to our customers through our people, processes and our systems. Our sites are modern and clean and we take our Quality, Environment, Health and Safety responsibilities seriously.

What will I do as a HGV Class 1 Driver working for Optima Logistics?

We are looking for a reliable driver based in our Daventry depot who will be flexible, a good communicator and is work Monday to Friday. The position will involve delivering to our customers across the UK where needed there may be some nights out required, there is an additional night out payment, paid weekly. We are looking for a driver who has the can do attitude the rest of our team have.

When will you be working?

As a HGV Class 1 Driver you will be required to work in conjunction with the Transport team to cover the deliveries as required by the company.

What hours will I work?

This is a new position dedicated to one contract, hours required are 4pm - 2am Monday to Friday.

What skills & qualifications will I need?

  • Deliver goods to our customers and meet their requirements to the best of your ability.
  • Maintaining our POD process for all deliveries
  • Ensure manifests are adhered to
  • Complete daily walk-round vehicle safety checks completing information electronically
  • Report defects to the transport team
  • Maintain a clean and tidy vehicle
  • Follow all Health & Safety procedures as directed and complete annual training.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the WTD, EU road transport legislation and tachograph information.
  • Drivers must hold a full HGV driving licence C+E Class One, an up to date digital tachograph card and full drivers CPC with a preferred clean licence.

What will I get paid?

£39,000 - £45,000 per annum, plus £25 night out allowance when staying away from base, dark money & any expenses paid weekly.

What are some of the other benefits?

Our aim to offer what matters extends to our employees too. If you join us, you can expect to enjoy a competitive rate of pay, free car parking, uniform and great career prospects in a privately owned company. In addition to this, we offer an in-work pension, 28 days’ holiday entitlement, an employee perk scheme, employee referral bonus and an employee agreed training & development plan. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If interested in this role please apply attaching a copy of your CV via the Indeed webpage or alternatively send an application in writing attaching a copy of your CV to HR Dept, Optima Logistics Ltd, Pochin Way, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0TE.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Experience:

  • HGV Driving: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driver CPC (preferred)

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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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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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Class 1 Driver roles across Optima Logistics Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £39,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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