LGV Class 2 Driver

AF Blakemore & Son Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A large family-owned company in the UK is seeking an LGV Class 2 Driver based in Bedford. The role involves multi-drop deliveries between 5 and 15 stops using refrigerated vehicles. Candidates must have at least 6 months of driving experience and should hold a valid LGV Class 2 licence without serious endorsements. The position offers competitive hourly rates starting at £17.29, with additional payments for extra shifts and night out allowances. Join a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous staff discount in SPAR stores

Company Pension Scheme

Paid Breaks

Qualifications

• Must have LGV Class 2 driving licence.
• Able to work flexible shifts including early mornings.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-drop deliveries between 5 and 15 stops.
• Use refrigerated vehicles and tail-lifts for deliveries.
• Collect empty roll cages and customer waste/returns.
• Some hand-ball deliveries are required.

Skills

6 months Experience or more preferred

No DD, DR, DG, CD on licence

No more than 6 Points

Job description

LGV Class 2 Driver - Bedford, Manton Lane MK41 7BJ

Would be open to part time.

3am / 6am start times

Am Shift

3 week rolling rota.

No DD,DR,DG,CD on licence

No more than 6 Points

6 months Experience or more preferred

£17: 29 Per Hour,

Extra Shift paid at £20: 49 per hour,

Sunday £28: 41 per hour.

Plus Extras where applicable

£1: 75 per hour (for hours between 2200hrs and 0600hrs)

Night Out Allowance £33: 81 (per night completed)

Double deck £0: 62 per hour

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution.

What's in it for you?

Excellent benefits package including :

• Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
• Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
• Outstanding Training & Development
• Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store
• Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates
• Paid Breaks
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
• 24 / 7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR / Payroll portal
• Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
• Company Pension Scheme
• NEST pension scheme
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
• Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
• Long Service Awards

The job role includes :

• Multi-drop – between 5 and 15 deliveries.
• Roll cage deliveries of products to foodservice establishments using refrigerated vehicles and tail-lifts
• Collection of empty roll cages and customer waste / returns.
• Some hand-ball deliveries are required.
• Majority of start times are between 0300 and 0600
• Nationwide deliveries.
• Some nights out may be required
• Various shift patterns

Inclusive environment

As a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.