Early-Morning LGV Driver (C+E) – 40h/w, Bonus & Benefits

Apetito; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage employer

33 days holiday per year

Discretionary bonus

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Free meals on site

Free parking

Employee discounts

Job summary

apetito is the UK’s leading supplier of food and catering solutions to care homes, local authorities and hospitals. This driver role involves delivering finished frozen food to customers, working from our Portbury base with depots including Gillingham, Stanmore and more.

Start times range from 04:00 to 08:00, based on a 40‑hour week, with a competitive salary and benefits. You will be an ambassador for apetito, ensuring excellent customer service, adherence to regulations, and safe vehicle

Qualifications

• Full LGV C+E Licence (ideally 2+ years)
• 2–3 years driving experience preferred
• Excellent understanding of Drivers hours regulations, working time directive and tachographs
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK
• CPC qualification required

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre‑shift vehicle inspections.
• Ensure compliance with drivers’ hours, tachographs and road rules.
• Drive safely with fuel‑efficient driving style.
• Deliver to care homes, hospitals, authorities and Wiltshire Farm Foods depots on schedule.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent apetito positively.
• Report issues to transport office or customer service.
• Carry out basic vehicle maintenance and refuelling.
• Keep vehicle clean and maintain records for rentals and inspections.
• Participate in daily debriefs to identify improvements.

Skills

LGV C+E Licence

Driving experience

Hours regulations

Geography UK

CPC

Numeracy

Literacy

Job description

apetito is the UK’s leading supplier of food and catering solutions to care homes, local authorities and hospitals. This driver role involves delivering finished frozen food to customers, working from our Portbury base with depots including Gillingham, Stanmore and more.

Start times range from 04:00 to 08:00, based on a 40‑hour week, with a competitive salary and benefits. You will be an ambassador for apetito, ensuring excellent customer service, adherence to regulations, and safe vehicle