HGV Class 2 Driver - Day shift

Brakes Food Shop; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food service provider is seeking HGV Class 2 Drivers in Dagenham. This role, with flexible shifts and a supportive environment, offers comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring job stability and career progression in a community-focused team. Competitive salary and numerous benefits such as access to wellness services and employee discounts are included.

Benefits

Wagestream – early access to earned salary

Purchase additional annual leave

24/7 GP appointments and physiotherapy

Life assurance

Sysco Perks discounts

Discounted products for employees

Heavily subsidised colleague canteen

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or experienced HGV Class 2 Drivers welcome.
• Full support for developing driving skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake multi-drop deliveries to various sectors.
• Complete thorough induction and training period.

Skills

Friendly

Eager to learn

Excited to progress

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 cared for. Whether you're a newly qualified Driver seeking to develop your skills with full support or an experienced Driver looking for job stability with a market leader, you'll find it here in Dagenham. If you're friendly, eager to learn, and excited to progress your career, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities. As one of the UK’s largest food service providers, we provide security and growth potential, 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, spending time on the road with one of our expert Training Support Drivers. The role involves multi-drop deliveries, allowing you to avoid long distances, break up driving time, and make a difference to people in hospitals, schools, care homes, restaurants, and pubs we serve.

In addition to a competitive monthly salary, 31 days annual leave (including statutory holidays), and a company pension, benefits include:

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

Join our supportive team and enjoy these rewards by applying now.

Additional Information

At Fresh Direct, everyone is welcome. We focus on your potential and who you are, not just your CV. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated, and has equal opportunities. We work hard to ensure everyone feels 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. If you need adjustments during the application process, contact our resourcing team for support.

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 UK. As a leading supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy, we bring the best of the seasons to chefs’ menus.