Primary Distribution HGV Driver - Class 1

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Ballymena, Pennybridge
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Transportation & Logistics
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

HGV driving CPC certification Customer service Refrigerated trailer operation Multi-drop deliveries Loading and unloading Flexible shift work Clean driving licence

FULL DESCRIPTION

Primary Distribution HGV Driver - Class 1

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a full-time permanent Primary Distribution HGV Driver – Class 1 based at their Pennybridge Depot in Ballymena. The role involves operating a modern fleet to deliver to multiples, independents, depots, and distributors across Northern Ireland.

Job Details

Reference Number: UDF/2023/044

Location: Ballymena, Pennybridge

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

Closing Date: 20/4/2023

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading dairy company, selling into UK, Irish, and international markets. As a cooperative owned by over 1300 farmers across the UK, it is our mission to ensure we exude high standards throughout our processes, products, and people. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we believe our success is built on our people, and so as we continue our ambitious transformation journey, we are looking to recruit the following full-time permanent position based at our Pennybridge Depot, Ballymena as part of the distribution team.

Role Description

You will be an integral part of a team operating a modern fleet dedicated to providing a best-in-class delivery service to our customers. The job will service multiples, independents, company owned depots and distributor premises throughout Northern Ireland completing deliveries to schedules daily.

Successful candidates must possess previous relevant experience, hold a current clean up to date HGV driving licence and full CPC, and possess the ability to provide a high level of customer service. Experience in the operation of refrigerated trailers, completing multi-drop deliveries, loading/unloading of vehicles and accurate completion of company paperwork is desirable. You will also possess a good work ethic, being reliable and cooperative to work flexible hours, including early starts, shift work and weekends. This role will involve you working 4 shifts over 7 days per week on a flexible rota, covering both day shift and night shift.

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading Northern Ireland based company which offers a varied workload, a good working environment, use of a modern maintained fleet and a competitive benefit package, to include competitive wages, flexible rota patterns, a contributary enhanced pension and life assurance. All relevant PPE and uniform will be supplied.

How to Apply

To apply for the position, please visit dalefarm.co.uk/careers. Completed applications must be received before 5:00pm on Thursday 20th April 2023.

No unsolicited CVs from Agencies please. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Our Culture

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products. Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working towards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the company.

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