Class 2 Driver

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a reliable HGV Driver to join their team in Edinburgh. This full-time role offers a structured 40-hour work week with early morning shifts, ensuring a healthy work/life balance. You will be responsible for delivering products to retail destinations after loading your vehicle at the Bakery. The position requires a Class 2 License and physical fitness due to the demanding nature of the job. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous staff discount, annual leave, and opportunities for career progression. If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Benefits

25% Cooplands Staff Discount

Overtime paid at time and a half

Full company uniform provided

30 Days Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Opportunities for progression

Recognition rewards

Discretionary Sickness Pay

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP services

Qualifications

• Class 2 License and up-to-date CPC required.
• Physically capable for heavy lifting and early morning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products along a structured route after loading vehicle.
• Prepare vehicle for the next day after completing deliveries.

Skills

Class 2 License

CPC Certification

Strong Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Fitness

Job description

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What will my role look like?

Our Transport manager is looking for a reliable and hardworking HGV Driver to join the team. If you are an HGV or Class 2 driver seeking work/life balance and prefer knowing your shift patterns in advance, this might be the right opportunity for you.

As an HGV Driver, your typical day starts between 2:00am and 3:00am. You will begin your early morning shift at our Bakery, complete checks, and load your vehicle with Cooplands products.

Once ready, you will travel along a structured route delivering products to our retail destinations. After completing your deliveries, you will return to the bakery to prepare your vehicle for the next day.

This is a full-time 40-hour permanent role with guaranteed contracted hours, including 45 minutes of paid breaks. We operate on a 7-week rolling shift pattern (including weekends), allowing you to enjoy a healthy work/life balance with predictable shifts.

Due to the physically demanding nature of the role, involving repetitive heavy lifting, we are seeking a physically fit individual who enjoys early mornings and working in a routine-driven, fast-paced environment.

Candidate Requirements:

• Class 2 License
• Up-to-date CPC (All CPC hours included in the paid working week)
• Physically capable, as heavy lifting is involved
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Availability for early morning starts between 2am and 3am
• Experience is preferred but not essential

Benefits & Rewards

We appreciate your hard work with a range of benefits:

• 25% Cooplands Staff Discount
• Overtime paid at time and a half for hours over 40 per week
• Full company uniform provided
• 30 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays, rising to 33 days with long service
• Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for progression and career development
• Recognition rewards
• Discretionary Sickness Pay
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 virtual GP and wellbeing services

Apply today to start your career as our HGV Driver! To apply, please email your CV with the reference 'Cooplands HGV Driver – Scarborough – 102850'.