Forest Freight has been a leading name in the UK haulage and logistics industry for nearly 50 years – working with established brands and forwarders to keep goods moving 24/7. As we continue to develop as a business, we are always looking to grow our teams; from sales to admin and from warehouse personnel to drivers!
If you’re looking to join a forward-thinking business at the top of our industry, check out our latest vacancies below to see if we have the right opportunity for you
Current Vacancies
Job Role: HGV Class 1 Driver
Job Type: Full time
Basic Salary: From £727.50 /week + overtime opportunities
Based at: Forest Freight Head Office, Rainham
Working hours: 55 hours (guaranteed)
Description:
Are you an experienced, customer-focused HGV Class 1 Driver, with good communication skills, and have not had any accidents in the last 3 years? We would like to hear from you!
We are offering a full-time driver a guaranteed 55 hours paid week (Monday to Friday). Hours are NOT deducted for break periods. Overtime is constantly available as well as optional weekend work. We are recruiting both tramping drivers and also day shift workers.
We will also consider newly passed Class 1 drivers with less than 2 years’ experience.
In addition to great working conditions we also offer a number of exciting employee benefits:
20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Your own vehicle
An immediate start for the right candidate
Paid breaks
Guaranteed nights out
Snap account parking
Employee incentive schemes
Training and progression within a growing business
Full uniform
Bonus scheme
PLEASE NOTE: You must have the correct entitlement
Job Role: HGV Class 2 Driver
Job Type: Full time
Basic Salary: From £650 /week + overtime opportunities
Based at: Forest Freight Head Office, Rainham
Working hours: 50 hours (guaranteed)
Experience: 5 years HGV Driving (preferred)
Description:
Are you an experienced, customer-focused HGV Class 2 Driver, with good communication skills and 5 years experience in the industry? Are you looking for exciting multi-drop work throughout the UK, including London? We would like to hear from you!
We are offering a full-time driver a guaranteed 50 hours paid week (Monday to Friday). Hours are NOT deducted for break periods. Overtime is constantly available as well as optional weekend work.
In addition to great working conditions we also offer a number of exciting employee benefits:
20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Your own vehicle
An immediate start for the right candidate
Paid breaks
Guaranteed nights out
Employee incentive schemes
Training and progression to Class 1 within a growing business
Full uniform
Bonus scheme
PLEASE NOTE: You must have the correct entitlement
About Forest Freight
Established in 1971 as a privately-owned independent company
Forest Freight has been providing high-quality transport and warehousing solutions across the UK ever since. Today, we support more than 400 customers worldwide, including many recognised brands, helping us to build a loyal, comprehensive portfolio. Find out more >
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