HGV Driver Class 2 (Category C)

Greggs plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Family discount up to 50%

Free hot drinks on shift

Paid breaks

Profit sharing of 10%

Health and Wellbeing App

Holiday entitlement grows with career

Pension scheme with 7% match

Employee assistance app

Long service awards

Savings and discounts for daily needs

Job summary

Greggs plc is seeking an HGV Class 2 Driver to be the face of Greggs on the road, delivering chilled, frozen and ambient goods to our shops daily with multi-drop runs and strict safety checks.

You will benefit from CPC and Tachograph card training, up-to-date hours regulations knowledge, and a supportive fleet with ongoing development. This is a full-time role based in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Experience as a multi-drop HGV Class 2 driver.
• HGV Category C/Class 2 license for at least 1 year (with up to 6 penalty points).
• Up-to-date CPC card and training.
• Digital Tachograph card.
• Excellent knowledge of drivers' hours regulations.
• Willing to meet shift requirements and embrace an inclusive culture.
• Tail-lift operation experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-drop deliveries to Greggs shops daily.
• Perform safety checks on vehicles and loads.
• Deliver products on time and comply with regulations.
• Some deliveries may occur when shops are closed; trains for control.
• Represent Greggs professionally on the road.

Skills

HGV License (Class 2)

CPC Card

Tachograph Card

Driver hours regulations

Tail-lift operation

Shift availability

Safety conscious

Job description

Join us as an HGV Class 2 Driver and you will be the face of Greggs on the road, making sure that our tasty products are delivered to our shops on time for our loyal customers. You'll be driving one of our modern fleet of refrigerated HGVs, fitted with the latest technology and safety features, such as telematics and vehicle cameras. This is a physical role as you'll carry out multi-drop deliveries of chilled, frozen and ambient goods to our shops daily, making sure that all safety checks have been met. You'll be trained in key control as some deliveries will be made when shops are closed.

Greggs is industry leading when it comes to our fleet, technologies and importantly, training our Drivers. We place the highest of importance on ensuring our Drivers and fleet are safe and compliant. We'll provide you with the best training including annual CPC, Tachograph, DVWC, Slow Manoeuvre and The Highway Code. Greggs will also pay for the ongoing costs of your DCPC, Driver medicals and Driver Tachograph card.

• Competitive pay paid weekly
• Colleague discount allowing you and a family member to enjoy up to 50% off your favourite Greggs products
• Free hot drinks for you to enjoy while on shift
• Paid breaks allowing you to recharge your batteries
• We share 10% of all our profits with our colleagues
• Health and Wellbeing App providing Remote GP and Physiotherapy services
• Holiday entitlement that grows as your career grows with us
• Colleague share plans to help you invest and save for your future
• Pension scheme to help you plan for your future. We’ll match your contributions up to 7%
• Confidential employee assistance app and helpline to help with your wellbeing
• Long service awards celebrating key milestones in your career
• Savings and discounts for your everyday shopping, leisure and wellbeing

About you

• Ideally, you'll have previously worked as a multi-drop HGV Class 2 Driver within the food industry.
• To have held a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Category C/Class 2 driving license for at least 1 year (with a maximum 6 penalty points)
• An up-to-date Driver CPC card and training
• A valid digital Tachograph card
• Excellent knowledge of Drivers' hours regulations
• To meet the shift availability requirements for this vacancy
• Be supportive of an inclusive culture - recognising and valuing that difference is good
• Experience of tail-lift operation would also be beneficial but isn't essential.

About us

Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes us so special is our culture – how we behave and support each other. Everyone’s welcome at Greggs. Whatever their background, preferences or beliefs we want all of our colleagues to feel welcome and able to be themselves at work. You can read more about us here: Greggs Careers | About Greggs.