HGV Driver Class 2

Brakes; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Brakes, the UK's largest foodservice supplier, seeks HGV Class 2 Drivers for local routes from Bristol. Enjoy a structured working schedule with comprehensive training and development opportunities, competitive salary, and excellent benefits including annual leave and financial wellness support.

Benefits

Wagestream for financial wellbeing

Option to purchase additional annual leave

24/7 GP appointments

Life assurance

Sysco Perks discounts

Discounts on products

Subsidised colleague canteen

Qualifications

• Friendly, ready to learn, excited about career progression.
• Comfortable lifting up to 25kg and own transport to depot.

Responsibilities

• Multi-drop driving role, delivering to hospitals, schools, and pubs.
• Training and route guidance with expert Training Support Drivers.

Skills

Strong spatial awareness

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Valid HGV Class 2 licence

Job description

Shift detail: Monday to Friday(1 in 3 Saturdays with a Rest day in the week during that particular week) 45hrs

Start time ranging anytime from 04:30 to 06:30 depending on which routes are allocated

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 Portbury.

If you’re friendly, ready to learn and excited by the chance to progress your career. As one of the UK’s largest food service providers, we can offer the security and scale you’re looking for. This position has all the benefits of a multi-drop driving role which 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 plus career progression into more senior roles.

Our HGV Class 2 Drivers benefit from permanent Sundays off. We’ll provide all the training and development opportunities you needso you feel confident in your role and route, along with time on the road with one of our expert Training Support Drivers.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need avalid HGV Class 2 licencewith less than 6 points and be comfortable lifting up to 25kg as part of your day-to-day tasks. You’ll also need your own transport to get to the depot due to the working hours of your shift public transport will not be operating. Successful colleagues have a good eye for detail, strong spatial awareness, and the ability to stay calm under pressure will help you thrive in this busy but rewarding environment.

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

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

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!

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom