HGV Class 2 Driver - Night Shift

Fresh Direct Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an HGV Class 2 Driver, where your driving skills will be honed through award-winning training. This role offers a competitive salary, a supportive environment, and opportunities for career progression. You'll be part of a team that values your unique talents and promotes diversity and inclusion. With a focus on delivering quality service to various sectors, you'll enjoy a fulfilling career while making a difference in your community. If you're ready to embrace a rewarding journey with a leading food service provider, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Wagestream

Additional annual leave purchase option

24/7 GP appointments

Life assurance

Discounted products and services

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid HGV Class 2 license.
• Experience in multi-drop driving is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely and efficiently to deliver food products.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and maintain records.

Skills

HGV Class 2 Driving

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

HGV License

Job description

• Department: Supply Chain and Operations (Drivers and Operatives)
• Travel: Daily commute only

Job Description

HGV Class 2 Driver - Night shift

Hours: 45hrs+ 1 additional shift per month & 1 optional additional shift

Shifts are: Sunday to Thursday and Monday to Friday rotating. 17:00-20:00 Start (8-10 Hour Shift)

Our training is award-winning. Our benefits are hard to beat. And our HGV Class 2 Drivers are taken great care of. Whether you’re a newly qualified Class 2 Driver who wants to develop your driving skills with full support, or an experienced HGV Driver looking for the job stability of a market leader, you’ll find it all with us in Dagenham.

If you’re friendly, ready to learn and excited by the chance to progress your career, we’ll provide all the training and development opportunities you need. As one of the UK’s largest food service providers, we can offer the security and scale you’re looking for – including career progression into more senior roles.

So that you feel confident in your role and route, you’ll have a thorough induction and training period, and spend time on the road with one of our expert Training Support Drivers. It’s all the benefits of a multi-drop driving role too. That means you’ll get to avoid those long distances, break up the 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 annual leave (including statutory) and company pension, you can also look forward to the following benefits:

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

To enjoy the rewards of joining our supportive team, apply now.

Additional Information

At Fresh Direct 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. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct, and we recognise that Fresh Direct 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.

Fresh Direct

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, at Fresh Direct we are dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs, cooks and caterers we serve across the country. We are the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain, bringing the best of the seasons to chefs’ menus.