Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.
We are recruiting for Class 1 LGV C+E Drivers at our Hoddesdon Depot within the Muller Milk and Ingredients Distribution Business.
This is a great 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 overnights stays.
• Contract – Full Time / Permanent
• Location - Hoddesdon Depot (EN11 0DJ)
• Rate of Pay - £15.88 per hour (plus below premiums)
1.125 x basic rate for work on a Saturday
1.5 x basic rate for work on a Sunday
Additional 14.25% uplift of base rate for Unsociable hours (6PM – 4AM)
1.5 x basic pay rate for work on a public holiday
1.125 x basic rate for overtime
New drivers who join our Hoddesdon team will receive a £500 signing on bonus, to be paid upon successful completion of a 12 week probation period.
Class 1 Driver 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.
Class 1 Driver 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
Class 1 Driver Benefits
A competitive rate of pay and premiums
33 days holiday – to increase with service
Enhanced family leave policies
No overnights 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
Be provided with a free corporate uniform
Free onsite secured colleague car parking