HGV Driver - Class 1

Brakes; Belton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Family-friendly flexibility

Ongoing training

Discounts on Brakes products

Job summary

Brakes is seeking a Class 1 Driver in Grantham to join our nationwide distribution team. You will deliver ambient, chilled and frozen products to depots, ensuring safe handling, on‑time delivery and strict adherence to food hygiene standards.

You will hold a valid CPC and bring a proactive, team‑oriented approach, with flexibility for shift patterns (Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday) and a strong commitment to customer service and accuracy in records.

Qualifications

• Experienced Class 1 Driver with valid CPC cards and a proactive approach.
• Commitment to providing the highest standard of service to customers.
• Strong eye for detail and accuracy in records and loads.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Willingness to work in a shift system as part of a busy distribution operation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ambient, chilled and frozen products to other depots.
• Ensure safe, on‑time deliveries and compliance with food hygiene standards.
• Maintain accurate records and complete load plans.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and customers.

Skills

Class 1 Driving

CPC Card

Customer Service

Attention to detail

Team Player

Shift Flexibility

Job description

Job Description

£45,863 pa (£19.60ph) and great benefits too !

Shift patterns below:

Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday (45 Hours PW)

When you join Brakes, you’ll become part of a top UK food business. You’ll also become part of Sysco - the world's leading foodservice company. We’re growing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry. So join us in Grantham as Class 1 Driver, and take your career to the next level.

A satisfying role

A key member of our driving team, you’ll deliver our fantastic ambient, chilled and frozen products to other depots. You’ll make sure everything is delivered safely, on time and to the highest food hygiene standards. You’ll also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, completing load plans and building positive relationships with your colleagues.

What you bring to the mix

An experienced Class 1 Driver with valid CPC cards and a proactive approach to your work, you have what it takes to excel:

• a commitment to providing the highest standard of service to customers
• an eye for detail
• strong communication skills
• the ability to work well in a team
• the flexibility to work in a shift system

Bags of benefits

We take care of our people. On our team, you’ll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family-friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You’ll get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too.