Position Snapshot 

Business Area: Nestlé UK & Ireland

Job Title: LGV Driver
Location: York

Shift Pattern: 4 days on 4 days off rolling - Inclusive of Bank Holidays

Variable start times from 04:30 - 12 hours shifts

Salary: £38,515 plus 28% shift allowance + potential bonus + generous pension scheme + other fantastic

Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business.  

Position Summary

Within the Nestle Own Fleet Team, we have a fantastic opportunity for an LGV Driver.

Nestlé SA is the world’s leading health, wellness and nutrition company, with over seven thousand employees in the UK and Ireland alone across the 19 sites of all our business. We are proud to produce some of Britain’s best loved brands such as Kit Kat, Nescafé, Smarties, Buxton, Go Cat and Shreddies. Around 95% of UK households consume our brands and more than two billion Nestlé products are sold in the UK every year.

We are one of the UK and Ireland food industry’s major exporters, exporting in excess of £300m worth of products every year to almost 100 countries around the world.

Our supply chain really is at the heart of our entire business, the success of Nestle relies on its ability to effectively manage our hugely complex operation. We possess one of the most sophisticated value chains from farm to fork, putting the consumer at the heart of everything we do.

A day in the life of an LGV Driver

• Safely and efficiently operate HGV vehicles to transport goods to designated locations.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of products while adhering to delivery schedules.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment to ensure roadworthiness.
• Adhere to all relevant traffic laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Provide exceptional customer service by maintaining a professional and courteous demeanour.
• Loading and unloading goods.
• Completing paperwork and documentation.
• Ensuring that all necessary safety regulations are followed.
• Working as part of a team to deliver the best quality service.

What will make you successful

• Full HGV C+E (class1) licence – preferably clean.
• Digital Tacho and Driver Qualification Cards.
• Strong knowledge of Drivers hours, regulations, and Working time directive.
• Excellent geographical knowledge and ability to navigate efficiently using GPS and other navigation tools.
• Ideally previous experience in a customer facing driving role (not essential).
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to effectively navigate common IT systems, applications, and platforms.

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

The closing date for this role is 03/03/2025

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
 

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!