HGV Class 2 Driver

Brakes Food Shop; Grantham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food provider as an HGV Class 2 driver in Grantham. You will be responsible for delivering goods on pre-planned routes, supported by a thorough induction and ongoing coaching. Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a diverse and inclusive company.

Benefits

Wagestream for early access to salary

Option to purchase additional annual leave

24/7 GP appointments and health services

Life assurance

Access to Sysco Perks and product discounts

Heavily subsidised colleague canteen

Qualifications

• You might be an experienced HGV Driver wanting better rewards or a newly qualified Class 2 Driver.
• Strong teamwork skills and a passion for delivering customer service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver to a wide range of customers on pre-planned routes.
• Pick stock at each drop and go through a full induction with support.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

HGV Class 2 License

Job description

Salary up to £40,000 per annum plus great benefits effective 1st July

45 hours per week

Grantham

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 Grantham depot, we’ve got a clear determination to be the best we can be. To achieve our aims, we’re investing in our drivers with newly increased rates of pay. So join us as an HGV Class 2 driver and take our depot, and your career, to new heights.

About the role

You’ll be a multi-drop driver so you’ll be out on the roads, delivering to a wide range of customers on pre-planned routes. You’ll pick some stock at each drop, too. Your Brakes journey will start with a full induction including time on the road with a Training Support Driver. And 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 might be an experienced HGV Driver wanting better rewards or even a newly qualified Class 2 Driver looking to build up your expertise with full support behind you. Either way, you’ll need to have strong teamwork skills and a passion for delivering amazing customer service.

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!