HGV Driver Class 2 Night Shift

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Family-friendly flexibility

Staff discounts

Job summary

Brakes Premier Park Depot in the UK is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver to join our delivery team. You will transport ambient, chilled and frozen goods to customers, ensuring safe, on‑time deliveries and strict adherence to food hygiene standards.

The role offers a competitive annual package with a base salary around £43,700–£52,500, plus night and weekend uplift and a range of benefits. Start times from 20:30 with a 5/6 night schedule on a rotating basis.

Qualifications

• Qualified Class 2 Driver with valid CPC cards and a proactive approach to your work.
• Commitment to providing the highest standard of service to customers.
• Ability to follow processes and procedures.
• Flexibility to work in a shift system.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ambient, chilled and frozen products to customers across the local region.
• Ensure deliveries are made safely, on time and to high food hygiene standards.
• Maintain accurate records, complete load plans and build relationships with customers.
• Follow company procedures and contribute to efficient delivery operations.

Job description

• Department: Supply Chain and Operations (Drivers and Operatives)
• Compensation: GBP 43,700 - GBP 52,500 - yearly

Job Description

£43,700 per annum (£21.01 per hour) plus additional 10% for hours worked between 18:00 & 22:00 and 20% for hours worked between 22:00 & 04:00 PLUS bonus and a great range of benefits! Realistic annual earnings circa £52,500

Sun - Fri with permanent Sat off working 5 out 6 nights week 1, and 4 out of 6 nights week 2 on a rotation. Start times from 20:3040 hrs per week.

Brakesis a top UK food business and a proud part of Sysco –the world's leading foodservice company.We’regrowing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry.Sojoin us in our Brakes Premier Park Depot asan HGV Class 2 Driver andhelp us deliver excellencefar and wide.

A satisfying role

A key member of our driving team,you’lldeliver our fantastic ambient,chilledand frozen products to customers across the local region.You’llmake sure everythingis delivered safely,on time and to the highest food hygiene standards.You’llalsobe responsible formaintainingaccuraterecords, completing loadplansand building positive relationships with your colleagues and customers.

What you bring to the mix

AqualifiedClass2Driver 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
• strong communicationand peopleskills
• the ability tofollow processes and procedures
• the flexibility to work in a shift system

Bags of benefits

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

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!