Driver - Class 2

Brakes; Tetford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Family-friendly flexibility

Ongoing training

Discounts on Brakes products

Job summary

Brakes is recruiting for an HGV Class 2 Driver in Thetford to join our distribution team. You will deliver ambient, chilled and frozen products to customers across the local region, ensuring safe, on-time delivery and strict food hygiene standards while maintaining load plans and accurate records.

We are looking for a qualified Class 2 driver with valid CPC cards and a proactive approach, plus strong communication, reliability and flexibility to work a 45-hour week in a Monday to Friday shift

Qualifications

• A qualified Class 2 Driver with valid CPC cards and a proactive approach to your work.
• Commitment to providing the highest standard of service to customers.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• The ability to follow processes and procedures.
• The flexibility to work in a shift system.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ambient, chilled and frozen products to customers across the local region.
• Ensure deliveries are made safely and on time to the highest food hygiene standards.
• Maintain accurate records, complete load plans and build positive relationships with colleagues and customers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Following procedures

Shift work

Education

CPC driver qualification

Job description

£41,677 plus bonus and a great range of benefits

Monday - Friday 05:30 - 15:00 (45hrs)

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 Thetford 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, you have what it takes to excel at Sysco:

• a commitment to providing the highest standard of service to customers
• 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.

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!