Class 1 Driver
Ignition
Oare · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£27,394 a year
Job type
contract
Location
Oare, Kent
Category
Logistics and Warehousing
Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (CE) -Brewery Shunter Location: Faversham, Kent Pay Rate: £14.98 p/h Shifts: 2 Week Rotating Shift Patterns: Week 1 -Monday to Thursday (06:00
Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.
- 17:00) Week 2
- Monday to 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? 25% discount on food & drinks at certain pubs Benefits Portal offering discounts with major UK retailers and brands Competitive hourly pay rates of £14.98per hour Immediate starts available Weekly pay every Friday 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Regular, ongoing work Full site induction and ongoing support Friendly and supportive transport team Potential long-term opportunities with a leading employer What We're Looking For To be considered for this role, you'll need: A valid UK Class 1 (CE) 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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Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.
- 17:00) Week 2
- Monday to 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? 25% discount on food & drinks at certain pubs Benefits Portal offering discounts with major UK retailers and brands Competitive hourly pay rates of £14.98per hour Immediate starts available Weekly pay every Friday 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Regular, ongoing work Full site induction and ongoing support Friendly and supportive transport team Potential long-term opportunities with a leading employer What We're Looking For To be considered for this role, you'll need: A valid UK Class 1 (CE) 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.