Driver - Class 2

Sysco Corporation; Ilchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Family-friendly flexibility

Ongoing training

Discounts on products

Job summary

Brakes, part of Sysco UK, is recruiting an HGV Class 2 Driver based in the Somerset/Portbury area. You will deliver ambient, chilled and frozen products to customers, ensuring on-time, safe delivery and adherence to food hygiene standards.

You will also maintain load plans and build strong relationships with customers and colleagues. Candidate should hold a valid Class 2 CPC, demonstrate a proactive service approach, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• A qualified Class 2 Driver with valid CPC cards.
• Commitment to providing high-standard service to customers.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Ability to follow processes and procedures.
• Flexible to work in a shift system.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ambient, chilled and frozen products to customers in the local region.
• Ensure safe on-time deliveries and maintain food hygiene standards.
• Maintain load plans, and accurate records; build relationships with colleagues and customers.

Skills

Class 2 Driver CPC

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Process adherence

Shift flexibility

Job description

Date: 2026-09-03T00:00:00

Location: Somerset

Country: GB

Postcode: BA228NW

Additional Info: Any

Application Deadline: 2026-12-02T13:03:36.277

Job Description

£42,922 per annum with the opportunity to earn £46,500 including attendance bonus & overtime plus great benefits!

Shifts:

• Monday to Friday (1 in 3 Saturdays with a rest day in the week)
• 45hrs per week
• Tuesday to Saturday 45hrs per week
• Start time from 04:30 to 06:30 depending on routes allocated

Brakes is a top UK food business and a proud part of Sysco, 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 Portbury as an HGV Class 2 Driver and help us deliver excellence far and wide.

A satisfying role

A key member of our driving team, you'll deliver our fantastic ambient, chilled, and frozen products to 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 Class 2 Driver with valid CPC cards and a proactive approach to your work
• A commitment to providing the highest standard of service to customers
• An eye for detail
• Strong communication and people skills
• The ability to follow processes and procedures
• 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.