Cooplands Class 2 Driver

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a reliable Class 2 Driver to join their team. This full-time role offers guaranteed hours and a structured 7-week shift pattern, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. As a key player in the delivery process, you'll start your day early, ensuring products reach retail destinations efficiently. With a focus on physical fitness and strong communication skills, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a range of benefits, including generous annual leave and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25% Cooplands Staff Discount

Overtime paid at time and a half

Full company uniform

30 Days Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Progression & career opportunities

Recognition rewards

Discretionary Sickness Pay

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP & wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 2 License and up-to-date CPC.
• Physically capable of handling heavy lifting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to retail destinations on a structured route.
• Complete vehicle checks and load products at the bakery.

Skills

Class 2 License

CPC Certification

Strong Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Fitness

Job description

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Role: Class 2 Driver

Location: Scarborough, YO11 3YT

Contract: Permanent / Full Time

Salary: £33,217.60

Company: Cooplands Bakery

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 move 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 loaded, you'll travel along a structured route to deliver products to our retail destinations. After completing your drops, you'll return to the bakery to prepare for the next day.

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

The role involves physically demanding tasks with repetitive heavy lifting. We seek a physically fit individual who enjoys early mornings and working in a routine, fast-paced environment.

Candidate Requirements:

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

Benefits & Rewards

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

Apply today to start your career as our HGV Driver! Please email your CV with the reference 'Cooplands HGV Driver – Scarborough - 112263'.