7.5T Driver (Afternoon Shift)

Greencore; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Holidays

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Job summary

Greencore is seeking drivers for a Tamworth depot. Shifts run 11am–3pm with on‑site work delivering chilled foods and fresh stock daily. Expect 20–30 drops per day across a nationwide delivery network, with training provided.

You'll work five days a week, including Sundays, with overtime premiums after hours. A UK driving licence and HGV experience of at least 6 months are required, and opportunities for career development exist within Greencore.

Qualifications

• Must be great with people.
• Full UK driving licence for at least six months with a maximum of 6 points.
• Minimum 6 months HGV experience (7.5t and/or upwards).

Responsibilities

• Deal with a range of chilled foods and deliver fresh stock daily.
• Be part of the nationwide team delivering millions of deliveries each year.
• Work five days per week, including mandatory Sundays.
• Receive on‑the‑job training and work alongside another team member at first.
• Opportunity for career progression with Greencore development opportunities.

Skills

People skills

UK driving licence

HGV experience

Job description

Shift Details

• Shift Times: 11am to 3pm
• Pay Rate: £15.50 per hour (+ £1.15 for weekends and + £1.15 for hours worked between 10pm and 6am)
• Shift Pattern: Sunday to Thursday (Week 1) / Monday to Friday (Week 2)
• Workload: 20 to 30 drops per day on average
• Overtime: Overtime premium payable after 42 hours at time and a quarter
• Route Length: All routes 8 to 12 hours long

Employer Overview

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. We employ over 28,000 colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast to dessert.

Location

Tamworth is a large picking depot, one of the busiest, serving major convenience retailers in the region with over 2,000 deliveries per day.

Responsibilities

Deal with a range of chilled foods and deliver fresh stock daily. Make part of the nationwide team delivering 3.5 million deliveries each year and helping keep Britain fed. Work five days per week, including mandatory Sundays. You will receive on‑job training and work alongside another team member at first. You may progress in your career with Greencore development opportunities.

Qualifications

Must be great with people and hold a full UK driving licence for at least six months with a maximum of 6 points. Exhibit a minimum of 6 months HGV experience (7.5t and/or upwards).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and job‑related benefits
• Holidays
• Competitive matched pension contributions
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
• Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
• Free on‑site car park

Additional Information

Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process.