Driver

BAKO Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday inclusive of bank hols

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance cover

Company Sick Pay

Employee Discount Scheme

Cycle to work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

BAKO Group, a leading bakery supplier with nationwide depots, seeks a reliable Class 2 HGV driver to deliver goods across the UK from sites including London. You will follow a pre-set schedule, perform vehicle checks, and ensure accurate POD records for each delivery.

The role requires a Class 2 HGV licence, CPC, knowledge of drivers' hours rules, and strong customer relations. Benefits include pension, life cover, sick pay, and an employee discount scheme.

Qualifications

• Class 2 Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) licence
• Confidence, self-motivation, and enthusiasm
• Good knowledge of road networks
• Excellent customer relations skills
• Be a good team player
• Valid DQC/CPC card
• Excellent knowledge of driver’s hours regulations

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods to customer premises as per the pre-set schedule
• Carry out vehicle walkaround checks before using the vehicle
• Check quantities with customers and amend POD as required
• Record daily returns and manage pallets in the warehouse
• Refuel and clean vehicle daily, download digital cards weekly
• Record on-duty and rest periods on the Digi card
• Monitor vehicle temperatures and ensure weight distribution
• Report faults promptly and maintain safety standards

Skills

HGV licence (Class 2)

Driver hours knowledge

Road network knowledge

Customer relations

Team player

Confidence and enthusiasm

DQC/CPC card

Job description

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Hours: Monday to Friday 48 hours per week

Salary: £40,000 per annum

A bit about BAKO Group....!

BAKO is a leading supplier of Bakery Products and Ingredients servicing customers throughout the United Kingdom, with business units in Durham (BAKO Durham), Preston (BAKO Preston), Wimbledon (BAKO Wimbledon), Northern Ireland (Finlays) and now Cullompton (BAKO Devon). The Group takes pride in being owned by bakers for bakers and delivers a UK-wide service and product range that are highly valued by its customers.

Launched over 60 years ago, BAKO offers the food industry an outstanding combination of competitive prices plus the exceptional customer service only a local company can provide. Today our customers enjoy the combined purchasing power, logistics and resources of one of the largest nationwide distributors to the food industry. From large pallet deliveries to products for the small & home baker, BAKO caters to all size of customer.

Our multi-temperature distribution fleet allows us to deliver a wide variety of ambient, chilled and frozen products from the same vehicles. We serve an ever-expanding customer base within the food industry which ranges from traditional organisations through to new companies catering for the latest convenience markets.

Purpose of Job

To deliver goods to customers premises as per the pre-set schedule, together with any other additional duties, which may be required to ensure the efficiency of the business.

Main Duties

• Carry out a vehicle walkaround check before using any company vehicle.
• Carry out deliveries as planned by the /Route Planner transport Supervisory Team.
• Check and agree the correct quantities are delivered for each order with the customer, any discrepancies to be amended on the POD FATHER system at the point of delivery, record any pallets swaps, collections and take a photo if required.
• All daily returns must be recorded and checked by the driver and placed in the designated area within the warehouse, overloads /pallets etc need recording on the POD FATHER end of day report, phones, chip, and pin customer keys etc need returning to the supervisors/warehouse office.
• All empty pallets are to be taken off the vehicle and placed in designated area within the warehouse, all plastic and cardboard is to be recycled using the bailer within the warehouse.
• The driver must clean, re-fuel all fuel tanks and check the vehicle daily before parking and locking the vehicle within the designated area in the yard, the keys need returning to the supervisors/ warehouse office.
• Digital driver’s cards must be downloaded at the end of each week.
• All time spent on duty must be recorded on the tacho card or a manual record completed.
• All time spent on daily or weekly rest, holiday, sick or other work must be recorded on the drivers Digi card as a manual entry.
• Vehicle temperature printouts must be handed into the supervisors/warehouse office daily.
• Vehicle temperatures must be monitored throughout the day.
• Ensure all defects are recorded promptly.
• Ensure all maximum axle weights are adhered to and loads are evenly distributed.

Health & Safety

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by adhering to all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety, as well as that of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions.
• Promptly report any hazards, unsafe practices, incidents, or near misses to your line manager or the Health & Safety team.
• Cooperate with management on all matters relating to health and safety, including attending mandatory training and following issued guidance or instructions.
• Use equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) properly and as instructed to minimise risk.
• Participate in risk assessments and contribute to the identification and control of workplace hazards.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement in workplace safety by actively engaging in health and safety initiatives and suggestions.

Job Requirements

• Class 2 Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) licence
• Confidence, self-motivation, and enthusiasm
• Good knowledge of road networks
• Excellent customer relations skills
• Be a good team player
• Valid DQC/CPC card
• Excellent knowledge of driver’s hours regulations

What We Offer

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• Company Sick Pay
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme