HGV Class 2 Driver - Day shift

Brakes Food Shop; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food service provider as an HGV Class 2 Driver in Dagenham. Enjoy a supportive work environment with award-winning training, competitive salary, and extensive benefits including 31 days of annual leave and a company pension. This role offers the chance to make a difference in your community while developing your career.

Benefits

Wagestream for early access to earned salary

Option to purchase additional annual leave

24/7 GP appointments and health services

Life assurance

Discounts on various products and services

Discounted prices on company products

Heavily subsidised colleague canteen

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or experienced HGV Class 2 Driver.
• Eager to learn and progress your career.
• Friendly and committed to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multi-drop deliveries to hospitals, schools, and restaurants.
• Undergo thorough induction and training with expert support.
• Ensure timely and safe delivery of goods.

Skills

Driving

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

HGV Class 2 License

Job description

Days: Monday to Saturday, 04:00 - 13:30. Start any 5 from 7 (45-hour week contract)

Quick apply process – no CV required!

Our training is award-winning. Our benefits are hard to beat. And our HGV Class 2 Drivers are well taken care of. Whether you’re a newly qualified Class 2 Driver seeking to develop your skills with full support, or an experienced HGV Driver looking for job stability with a market leader, you’ll find it all with us in Dagenham. If you’re friendly, eager to learn, and excited to progress your career, we’ll provide all the necessary training and development opportunities. As one of the UK’s largest food service providers, we offer security and scale—including career progression into more senior roles.

To ensure you feel confident in your role and route, you’ll undergo a thorough induction and training period, and spend time on the road with one of our expert Training Support Drivers. This role involves multi-drop deliveries, allowing you to avoid long distances, break up your driving, and make a difference to people in hospitals, schools, care homes, restaurants, and pubs that we service.

In addition to a competitive monthly salary, 31 days of annual leave (including statutory holidays), and a company pension, you can enjoy the following benefits:

• Wagestream – Access to an app providing early access to earned salary and supporting financial wellbeing
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Help at Hand – 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, and other health and wellbeing services for you and your family
• Life assurance
• Access to Sysco Perks offering discounts on various products and services, from gym memberships to weekly supermarket shopping
• The ability to purchase our products at heavily discounted prices
• Heavily subsidised colleague canteen

Apply now to enjoy the rewards of joining our supportive team.

Additional Information

At Fresh Direct, everyone is welcome. We don’t expect you to ‘fit our culture’ but to help define it. We actively celebrate the unique talents of each colleague. We focus on who you are and your potential, not just your CV. Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, we ensure everyone has a voice, is appreciated, and has equal opportunities. We work hard to make everyone feel part of our business, caring for one another and connecting the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our goal is for everyone to belong and thrive at Fresh Direct. We will support you during your application process. If you need any adjustments, speak to our resourcing team, who will be happy to assist.

Fresh Direct

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we aim to make life easier and more efficient for the chefs, cooks, and caterers we serve across the country. As a leading supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain, we bring the best of the seasons to chefs’ menus.