Abbey recognises the importance of its HGV drivers

Logistics performs an essential role in enabling the UK’s prosperity, growth and standard of living. It is also an important contributor to national wealth in its own right. HGV drivers are central to the success of the sector which is one of the largest in the UK.

Without drivers, there is no logistics, and the skilled and vital roles that drivers fulfil, are vital for every aspect of society.

When speaking to its team about the benefits of being an HGV driver, Abbey says its drivers enjoy the sense of working more independently, while still being part of a supportive team.

For those that enjoy driving, being an HGV driver is a great way to earn a good living from something that they enjoy. In addition to competitive hourly rates, HGV drivers and especially those at Abbey enjoy uncapped earnings through voluntary overtime on top of their guaranteed weekly hours. The Working Time Directive ensures these additional hours still provide a good work/life balance.

Being out on the road as an HGV driver can take you to places you have never been before. At Abbey, drivers work from depots throughout the UK, supporting customers from Cornwall to the Scottish Isles, as well as regular deliveries into Northern Europe.

Abbey’s drivers are some of the most talented and skilled Class 1 drivers in the country. Many are trained in delivering multiple high-value and sensitive products like chocolate, sugar, flour and edible oils and will work across both its liquids and powders divisions.

Its drivers operate from depots throughout the UK, night and day 365 days a year, and it says “we are lucky to have a very strong and dedicated driver team with employee retention at the heart of everything we do.”

Many of its drivers have been with it for more than 10 years and it makes every effort to reward, recognise and invest in them “because we are well-aware, they are our most important asset”.

For more information visit www.abbeylogisticsgroup.com

27th September 2021