LGV Class 2 Drivers (from 3am start). 4 days out of 6

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early start payments

Night out allowance

Free On-site Car Parking

Staff discount

Company Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work

Long Service Awards

Job summary

We are recruiting Class 2 Drivers at our Willenhall depot (WV13 2JP) for a 4-days-out-of-6 pattern with early starts from 3am. The role entails multi‑drop deliveries and roll cage movements for foodservice, with some night work and occasional out-of-hours calls.

Join A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd to benefit from an extensive package including enhanced shift rates, night out allowances and a wide range of staff benefits, training and progression opportunities across a large UK business.

Qualifications

• No explicit formal qualifications listed in the text.

Responsibilities

• Multi-drop deliveries (5–15 drops per route).
• Roll cage deliveries to foodservice establishments using refrigerated vehicles and tail-lifts.
• Collection of empty roll cages and customer waste/returns.
• Some hand-ball deliveries are required.
• Some nights out may be required.

Skills

Class 2 driving

Job description

LGV Class 2 Drivers (from 3am start). 4 days out of 6

Full time Willenhall Head Office

Role overview

We are currently looking to recruit Class 2 Drivers at our Willenhall depot (WV13 2JP)

Whats in it for you

• £15.37 per standard hour (Additional shifts = £20.97 p/s/hr)
• Early start payments
• Night out allowance of £33.81
• 4 days out of 6 (Mon-Sat)
• From 3am start times
• Drivers mate on specific routes
• Free On-site Car Parking
• 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
• 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.
• Some nights out may be required

About us

At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we’re proud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future. What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family-run grocery store has grown into one of the UK’s largest privately owned businesses, employing over 6,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion. We combine the strength of a global brand, while maintaining the values of a family business. We’re constantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career.

Today, we operate at the heart of communities across the UK, with circa 300 SPAR convenience stores and a thriving business spanning retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. Food and drink remain at the core of everything we do, driving our passion for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences.

SPAR is the world’s largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 13,800 stores in 48 countries. With more than 2,600 stores and a turnover in excess of £3 billion, SPAR is also the UK’s leading convenience store group. Being a 'symbol' group means that individual SPAR members retain their independence but enjoy the many benefits of being a part of a global brand.

Department

Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

Between 40+ hours per week

Salary

£15.37 per standard hour

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme, Life Cover, Staff Discount, Long Service Awards, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Volunteering Opportunities, Savings Scheme