HGV Driver Class 2 (Category C)

Greggs Plc; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK bakery chain is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver to deliver products to shops primarily in Treforest, Rhondda Cynon Taf. The role involves driving modern refrigerated HGVs for multi-drop deliveries while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of one year of experience and relevant driving licenses. Greggs offers competitive pay and a range of benefits that promote health and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive pay paid weekly

Colleague discount up to 50%

Free hot drinks

Paid breaks

10% profit share with colleagues

Health and Wellbeing App

Growing holiday entitlement

Colleague share plans

Pension scheme with contribution match

Employee assistance app and helpline

Long service awards

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 driving license for at least 1 year, maximum 6 penalty points.
• Up-to-date Driver CPC card and training.
• Valid digital Tachograph card.
• Knowledge of Drivers' hours regulations.
• Meet shift availability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to shops on time.
• Perform multi-drop deliveries of goods.
• Ensure safety checks are met.
• Participate in ongoing training programs.

Job description

HGV Driver Class 2 (Category C)

Company: Greggs

Location: Treforest, Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom

Date Posted: 2025-11-28T03:26:54Z

Valid Through: 2026-02-26T03:26:54Z

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Salary: 13.51-13.51 GBP per HOUR

Description

About the role

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.

We can offer you

• 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. You'll also need:

• 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.

If you're enthusiastic, reliable, comfortable with working shifts that could include nights, weekends and bank holidays, apply now to start your career at Greggs!