Class 1 Driver


Backline Exeter
Published
22nd October 2025
Location
Exeter, Exeter, Exeter
Category
Salary/Pay Figure
TBC
Salary/Pay Type
Per Annum
Job Reference
EXE2

Description

Wanted: A keen and committed driver to deliver excellent customer service, responsible for the safe delivery of products on farm. Do you have a C+E licence? Do you enjoy driving and working independently? Are you happy to work flexibly? Then apply for this position.
Location: Exeter, 44 hours pw, permanent
Temp to perm position but on going to the client permanently you will be entitled to:
  • Employee Assistance Programme (offering support on a range of topics)
  • Healthcare cover
  • New and well maintained trucks and kit
  • No two days are the same offering variety in your role - opportunities to visit different sites and customers
  • Options to enhance your pension after 12 months service (increased employer contributions)
  • Retention / loyalty bonus
  • Opportunities to grow personally and develop within the business
What will you do?
As a driver you will be delivering our customers orders, directly to farm, accurately and on time. Building strong relationships between departments, and with customers, to ensure you have the ability to resolve queries wherever possible. You will be a champion of safe working, and eco-driving.
Your CV shows:
  • Qualifications:- LGV C or C+E licence (minimum C).
  • Ownership of a digital Tachograph Card.
  • Driver certificate of Professional Competency.
  • Regular driving of LGV’s.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to comply with legislation.
  • Ability to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism.
Tasks and responsibilities as Driver:
  • LGV Driving: - All legal requirements to be met fully. Consideration for other road users and members of the public. Clear and accurate completion of tachograph records, manual entries and defect reports. Vehicles to be operated within relevant speed and weight limits at all times.
  • Delivery: - Accurate, safe working on customers farms. Care to be taken at all times to achieve correct bins for feed and UFAS compliance. Safety of farm employees and stock are paramount. Damage to buildings or other property to be avoided.
  • Paperwork: - All delivery records, cleaning records, defect reports etc. to be completed accurately, in full and on time.
  • Health & Safety: - Comply fully with company & customer health and safety policies.
  • Environment: - Fully adhere to rules set out in the site IPPC, comply with company environment policy and assist the transport manager to improve the site EMS.

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