HGV Class 1 Driver - Day Shift

Brakes Food Shop; Warrington; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Brakes Food Shop as an HGV Class 1 driver in Warrington. You will deliver and collect products while enjoying a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including health services and discounts. This role offers a chance to grow in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Wagestream for early salary access

Option to purchase additional annual leave

24/7 GP appointments and health services

Life assurance

Sysco Perks for discounts

Discounted products

Heavily subsidised colleague canteen

Qualifications

• Qualified HGV Driver with solid experience driving class 1 vehicles.
• Strong teamwork skills to liaise with the distribution team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products in bulk to depots and collect from suppliers.
• Assist with loading and unloading at sites as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Driving

Education

HGV License

Job description

£39,176 pa plus an additional 10% for hours worked after 18:00 and great benefits

Sun - Fri starting between 05:00 - 15:00 (45 hrs per week) permanent Saturday's off plus a rest day in the week on a rota basis

With Brakes, there’ll be no stopping you. We’re a market leader and one of the UK’s largest and most well-known food providers. In our Warrington depot, we’ve got a new leadership team and a clear determination to be the best we can be. To achieve our aims, we’re investing time and money in our drivers. So join us as an HGV Class 1 driver and take our depot, and your career, to new heights.

About the role

You’ll be delivering products in bulk to a number of our depots and also collecting in bulk from our dairy supplier. You may need to assist with loading and unloading your vehicle at sites - but you'll mainly be driving. Your Brakes journey will start with an induction including time on the road with another driver whilst you are understanding the role. Our ongoing coaching means you can develop at your own pace. Where could you go with Brakes? With pathways in everything from fleet management to planning and leadership roles, it’s up to you.

About you

You will be a qualified HGV Driver with solid previous experience of driving class 1 vehicles in a similar role. While you will be out on the road on your own, you’ll still need to have strong teamwork skills to liaise with the wider distribution team.

About our benefits

As we’re part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice company, you’ll get security, stability and some of the best benefits in the business. These range from health and wellbeing services to permanent Sundays off and big discounts on our delicious, high-quality food. In addition to a competitive monthly salary, 31 days annual leave (inc. statutory) and company pension, you can also look forward to the following benefits:

• Wagestream – Access to an app that gives you early access to your earned salary and supports financial wellbeing
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Help at Hand - Access to 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your family
• Life assurance
• Access to Sysco Perks offering discounts across a wide range of products and services – from gym membership to your weekly supermarket shop
• The ability to purchase our products at hugely discounted prices
• Heavily subsidised colleague canteen

Tempted to join the team? Apply today!

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!