Class 2 Driver

Warburtons; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic weekly pay £780.20

Discretionary profit sharing

Driver CPC training in work hours

Pension scheme with company up to 7%

Life assurance

Staff discounts via Extra Dough

Job summary

Warburtons is seeking a driver to join our Ferrybridge depot network serving Wakefield and surrounding areas. You will start early around 3:30am, delivering bakery products to multiple customers with autonomy to manage orders from notes or a device, and you’ll load your own vehicle as part of a hands-on delivery role.

You’ll work a defined rotating 5-day pattern including weekends, with a typical week around 43 hours, contributing to a high-standard service while representing the Warburtons

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence with Class C entitlement (essential).
• CPC qualification required.
• Ability to start early and adhere to delivery schedules.
• Knowledge of transport legislation (Driver Hours, WTD, Highway Code).

Responsibilities

• Pick orders accurately from delivery notes or device before leaving or on route.
• Load vehicle with bakery products and ensure correct orders for customers.
• Deliver to multiple customers daily and maintain quality service and professional communications.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance checks and relay faults on defect forms.
• Work a rotating 5-day pattern including weekends, around 43 hours per week.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

CPC

Job description

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As ‘the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand’ we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a fifth-generation family, with the introduction of the sixth generation, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products including gluten and wheat free. Family and values are what makes us different, and we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.

• Full UK Driving Licence with Class C entitlement
• Full CPC

As ‘the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand’ we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a sixth-generation family business, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products, including gluten and wheat free.

We are striving to be a net zero business by 2050 and believe that we must minimise our impact on the environment, whilst making a positive impact on the society we are a part of.

The Recipe

• You will be supported with a 6-week induction, support from in-house driver training teams
• You will like to be an early riser. Your shift will generally start at around 3.30am (although some patterns vary), so it’s an early start, but on the flip side, your afternoons will be your own.
• You will also enjoy plenty of autonomy. As a driver you’ll be given delivery notes (or an electronic device), from which you’ll accurately pick the orders (either prior to leaving or out on your route) and load your vehicle with bakery products.
• Your knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance mechanical knowledge (in order to be able to relay faults on defect forms) and transport legislation will be key, for example Driver Hours, working time directive and the Highway Code for a smooth and safe day
• Your route for the day will then be loaded into your onboard computer – and you’re off!
• Our drivers deliver to multiple customers each day (who are like family to us), so we need you to provide a quality service, that develops strong relationships, exceeds their expectations and on occasion, be able to manage difficult conversations in a calm and professional manner, as well as acting as an ambassador for our brand with everyone and living our values
• You will work a defined rotating 5 days a week pattern including weekends. That’s 43 hours a week, although a typical week can sometimes be less than that. All of which will hopefully help you to plan your life around work more easily.

At Warburtons, you are more than a driver! No more spending the day looking for things. You load your own vehicle, so you can find everything a little bit easier and you’ll be in charge of making sure the orders for your customers are correct as you pick accurately and in full from your delivery notes or electronic device. So, if you’re looking for a role where you’re more hands on with your deliveries and keeping the nations eggs in soldiers, then join us and be proud to be heading in the right direction

About Us

Located in the heart of West Yorkshire with direct access to the M62 corridor, our Ferrybridge Depot will play a vital role in keeping Warburtons moving. Strategically positioned between Leeds, Wakefield and Doncaster, the site will provide excellent connectivity across the North of England and beyond, supporting our commitment to delivering fresh bakery products to customers every day.

At Ferrybridge, we're not just delivering products – we're delivering opportunities, developing talent and building the future of our logistics network.

Extra Dough

And last and by no means yeast you will want to know what your breads worth:

• Basic Weekly Pay of £780.20
• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
• Ongoing CPC Modules - your Driver CPC training is in work hours too, not outside of them.
• Award winning pension scheme with company contributions up to 7%
• Life assurance
• Products you'll love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
• Continued investment in your personal development
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.