Class 1 Driver


Company:	Ignition Driver Recruitment
Salary:	£14.98 to £14.98 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Faversham, ME13 7TZ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) - Brewery Shunter

Location: Faversham, Kent

Pay Rate: £14.98 p/h

Shifts:

2 Week Rotating Shift Patterns:

Week 1 - Monday to Thursday (06:00 - 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 £14.98 per 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 (C+E) Driving Licence

- At least 12 months' commercial Class 1 driving experience

- A valid Driver CPC qualification (DCPC) & a valid 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.

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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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