Class 1 Day Drivers -Newly Qualified are considered
Berry RecruitmentThe Breakroom Take
- Paid breaks
About Berry Recruitment
Berry Recruitment is a recruitment agency.
Job description from Berry Recruitment
IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE
Berry recruitment is currently looking for a Class 1 Day Drivers for NN7 areas to cover an increasing work load and vehicles for an existing client.
You will be carrying out general haulage work delivering animal feeds. This work will include a lot of deliveries to farm based clients so will suit a driver who has some knowledge of a farming background.
Week 1 will be Monday to Friday and Week 2 Monday to Saturday and then repeated shifts like this.
Newly qualified drivers are considered for this role and will be assessed by a driver trainer and inducted fully by the client before being allowed to go alone.
Pay Rate will reflect the same as the clients existing pay rate. Must be PAYE only for this client.
You must hold a full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points; be qualified to drive HGV 1. CPC card and Digi Tacho Card is also required.
Adherence to compliance within the drivers regulations is essential and is regularly assessed.
3/4 hour break is deducted a day
This is a temp to perm role for the right candidate.
Please contact Charlie Parker on (phone number removed) for further information. Or please submit your CV for immediate consideration
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job
Job insights from Breakroom
HGV and LGV drivers
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and large goods vehicle (LGV) drivers transport and deliver goods.
You’ll need a special driving licence to do this job.
What you’ll do as a HGV and LGV driver:
- Drive a HGV or LGV
- Load and unload your vehicle
- Deal with customers and suppliers
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Driving
- Physical activities
- Heavy lifting
- Wearing a uniform
- Anti-social hours
Map
Northampton, Northamptonshire
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Berry Recruitment get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
70% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Berry Recruitment pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Okay
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Berry Recruitment do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
60% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Okay
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Berry Recruitment worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
50% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Workplace
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Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Berry Recruitment?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
100% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Berry Recruitment recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
70% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Berry Recruitment?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
60% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Berry Recruitment head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
90% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Berry Recruitment is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
70% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Berry Recruitment employees say about their job
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Best thing
My colleagues
Worst thing
Dealing with customers
Berry Recruitment Security officer, October 2024
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Best thing
Getting payed
Worst thing
Everything and a stuff member is racist
Berry Recruitment Security guard, October 2024
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