Cooplands Class 2 Driver

EG Group; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery is seeking a reliable and hardworking HGV Driver. The role involves early morning shifts starting between 2am and 3am, transporting products to retail destinations along a structured route. Ideal candidates should possess a Class 2 License and have strong communication skills. This full-time position offers guaranteed hours and a variety of benefits, including a 25% staff discount and annual leave that increases with service.

Benefits

25% Cooplands Staff Discount

Overtime paid at time and a half

Full company uniform

30 Days Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Progression & career opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 access to virtual GP & wellbeing service

Qualifications

• Physically capable as heavy lifting will be involved.
• Available for early morning starts between 2am and 3am.
• Experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete checks and load your vehicle with Cooplands products.
• Travel along a structured route delivering products to retail destinations.
• Prepare your vehicle for the following day.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Class 2 License

Up to date CPC

Job description

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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 looking for work/life balance and knowing your shift patterns in advance this might just be the right move for you.

As a HGV Driver your typical day starts between2:00am and 3:00am,you will start your early morning shift at our Bakery, complete checks and load your vehicle with Cooplands products. Once this is complete, it is time to hit the road! You will travel along a structured route delivering products to our retail destinations, and after your delivery drops are complete, you will head back to the bakery and prepare your vehicle for the following day.

This is a full-time 40-hour permanent opportunity with guaranteed contracted hours inclusive of 45 minutes paid breaks. We operate on a 7-week rolling shift pattern (including weekends), so you can enjoy a healthy work/life balance knowing your guaranteed shift patterns in advance.

Due to the role being physically demanding with repetitive heavy lifting, we are looking for 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 (AllCPC hours included in working week and paid)

Physically capable as heavy lifting will be involved.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Available for early morning starts between 2am and 3am

Experience Preferred but not essential.

Benefits & Rewards

To show our appreciation for your hard work, we have a range of benefits you can take advantage of

25% Cooplands Staff Discount

Overtime paid and time and a half for any hours over 40 per week

Full company uniform

30 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays and rising up to 33 days with long service

Pension Scheme

Progression & career opportunities

Recognition rewards

Discretionary Sickness pay

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 access to virtual GP & wellbeing service

Apply today to start your fantastic career as our HGV Driver! To apply please email a copy of your CV to with the reference'Cooplands HGV Driver – Durham - 114411'