Driver Class 1

Fresh Direct; Wigan; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Family-friendly flexibility

Ongoing training

Product discounts

Job summary

Fresh Direct in Wigan is seeking an experienced HGV Driver to join our UK foodservice team under Sysco GB. You will deliver ambient, chilled and frozen goods to depots and customers across the local region, ensuring safe, on-time deliveries and adherence to food hygiene standards.

As a qualified driver with Class 1 CPC, you’ll work a rotating shift pattern starting between 8am–11am or 11am–3pm, and you’ll help with load plans and keeping accurate records while building positive relationships

Qualifications

• Class 1 CPC card holder.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ambient, chilled and frozen goods to depots or customers across the local region.
• Ensure deliveries are safe, on time and compliant with food hygiene standards.
• Maintain accurate records, complete load plans and build relationships with colleagues and customers.

Skills

Class 1 CPC

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Job description

£43,744 per annum plus bonus & a great range of benefits

Shifts will start between 8am–11am or 11am–3pm. Working hours will follow a rotating 4-week rota, alternating between Sunday–Thursday and Monday–Friday.

Fresh Direct is a top UK food business and a proud part of Sysco GB – the world's leading foodservice company. We’re growing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry. So, join us in Wigan as a HGV Driver and take your career to the next level.

A satisfying role

A key member of our driving team, you’ll deliver our fantastic ambient, chilled and frozen products to other depots or customers across the local region. You’ll make sure everything is delivered safely, on time and to the highest food hygiene standards. You’ll also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, completing load plans and building positive relationships with your colleagues and customers.

What you bring to the mix

A qualified driver with Class 1 valid CPC cards and a proactive approach to your work, you have what it takes to excel at Fresh Direct

• a commitment to providing the highest standard of service
• the ability to work well in a team
• the flexibility to work in a shift system

Bags of benefits

We take care of our people. On our team, you’ll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family-friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You’ll get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too.

Additional Information

Supporting You at Every Stage of Life

At Sysco GB, we recognise that everyone's circumstances are different – and that life doesn't stop when you're at work. That's why we offer a range of policies and support designed to care for colleagues through different life stages and personal circumstances.

Our support includes:

• Flexible working opportunities from day one
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay for eligible colleagues
• Up to 52 weeks of maternity and adoption leave
• Adoption and surrogacy support
• Shared parental leave
• Fertility treatment leave
• Carer's leave and support for colleagues with caring responsibilities
• Emergency time off for unexpected dependant care situations
• Parental leave to help balance work and family commitments
• Compassionate leave to enable you to be there with loved ones during the most difficult times
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme, giving you access to independent advice, support and medical services such as free virtual GP appointments and free virtual physiotherapy – including for your spouse and dependent]s
• Access to a wide range of discounts and other benefits to support your financial wellbeing

We’re committed to helping colleagues thrive and grow, while managing the responsibilities that matter most outside of work.