Class 1 Driver
Ignition
Faversham · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£27,394 a year
Location
Faversham, Kent
Category
Logistics and Warehousing
Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) -Brewery Shunter
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Location: Faversham, Kent
Pay Rate: £14.98 p/h
Shifts: Monday to Thursday (06:00 - 17:00) and Friday (10:00 - 18:00)
Driver Type: Class 1 - Shunter Driver
Experience: 2 years Class 1 experience required
Our customer operates a dedicated distribution site in Faversham, for their customer, one of the oldest brewers in the UK.
The Class 1 brewery shunter driver will support the movement of products between the brewery and the distribution facility.
The role is critical to ensuring the smooth flow of stock between the brewery's production areas and distribution operation.
The role will include:
Delivering empty kegs, casks and trailers to the brewery
Returning loaded trailers containing full kegs, casks and bottled products to the distribution site
Supporting operations across the keg plant, cask plant and bottling plant
Collecting and delivering trailers in line with brewery requirements
Operating a drop and swap trailer movement process
Carrying out trailer curtain operation and securing loads correctly
Completing all movements safely and in accordance with site procedures
What's in it for you?
Competitive hourly pay rates of £14.98per hour
Immediate starts available
Weekly pay every Friday
Regular, ongoing work
Full site induction and ongoing support
Friendly and supportive transport team
Potential long-term opportunities with a leading employer
25% discount on food & drinks at certain pubs
Benefits Portal offering discounts with major UK retailers and brands
What We're Looking For
To be considered for this role, you'll need:
A valid UK Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence
At least 12 months' commercial Class 1 driving experience
A valid Driver CPC qualification (DCPC) & avalid Digital Tachograph Card
A professional attitude with a strong commitment to safety and customer service
Our 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.
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. xwzovoh
Apply Today
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.
Click Apply now and one of our Recruitment Specialists will be in touch to discuss the role and help you get started.
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Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.
Location: Faversham, Kent
Pay Rate: £14.98 p/h
Shifts: Monday to Thursday (06:00 - 17:00) and Friday (10:00 - 18:00)
Driver Type: Class 1 - Shunter Driver
Experience: 2 years Class 1 experience required
Our customer operates a dedicated distribution site in Faversham, for their customer, one of the oldest brewers in the UK.
The Class 1 brewery shunter driver will support the movement of products between the brewery and the distribution facility.
The role is critical to ensuring the smooth flow of stock between the brewery's production areas and distribution operation.
The role will include:
Delivering empty kegs, casks and trailers to the brewery
Returning loaded trailers containing full kegs, casks and bottled products to the distribution site
Supporting operations across the keg plant, cask plant and bottling plant
Collecting and delivering trailers in line with brewery requirements
Operating a drop and swap trailer movement process
Carrying out trailer curtain operation and securing loads correctly
Completing all movements safely and in accordance with site procedures
What's in it for you?
Competitive hourly pay rates of £14.98per hour
Immediate starts available
Weekly pay every Friday
Regular, ongoing work
Full site induction and ongoing support
Friendly and supportive transport team
Potential long-term opportunities with a leading employer
25% discount on food & drinks at certain pubs
Benefits Portal offering discounts with major UK retailers and brands
What We're Looking For
To be considered for this role, you'll need:
A valid UK Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence
At least 12 months' commercial Class 1 driving experience
A valid Driver CPC qualification (DCPC) & avalid Digital Tachograph Card
A professional attitude with a strong commitment to safety and customer service
Our 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.
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. xwzovoh
Apply Today
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.
Click Apply now and one of our Recruitment Specialists will be in touch to discuss the role and help you get started.