LGV Class C Driver - Early Start, Steady Hours, Benefits

apetito; Maney; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage employer

33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Option to purchase up to 5 extra days

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme - employer matched 4%

Life assurance

Free meals on site

Free parking

Iced turkey voucher at Christmas

Apetito perks scheme

Job summary

apetito is a leading UK supplier of food and catering solutions to care homes, hospitals and authorities. We are seeking an experienced LGV driver to join our delivery team and represent apetito in a professional, customer-focused way across scheduled routes in the UK.

This role involves early starts (04:00–08:00), 40 hours per week with 5 days in 7 including bank holidays, and a competitive package with bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Essential: Full LGV Class C Licence (ideally for minimum 2 years).
• Driving experience (ideally 2-3 years).
• Excellent understanding of Drivers hours regulations, working time directive and tachographs.
• Good operational knowledge of modern commercial vehicles.
• Good geographical knowledge of UK.
• Numerate and literate.
• CPC.

Responsibilities

• Undertake pre-shift inspection (vehicle check).
• Full compliance with drivers' hours, tachographs and road traffic regulations.
• Driving style - damage free and economical.
• Make deliveries in a timely manner and phone transport office with any delivery discrepancies or delays.
• Deliver goods to the customer’s point of need.
• Provide excellent customer service and conflict resolution.
• Be an ambassador of the company.
• Report any customer service issues to transport office or customer service.
• Undertake minor vehicle service such as cleaning and refueling; minor repairs such as bulb replacement.
• Maintain a clean vehicle inside and out.
• Delivery and collection of vehicles as required to rental suppliers including inspections.
• Inspection of hire vehicles pre and post rental.
• Participate in daily debriefs with supervisor to identify safety and efficiency improvements.

Skills

LGV Class C Licence

Driving experience

Drivers hours regulations

Tachographs

UK geography

Numerate & literate

CPC

Education

None

Job description

apetito is a leading UK supplier of food and catering solutions to care homes, hospitals and authorities. We are seeking an experienced LGV driver to join our delivery team and represent apetito in a professional, customer-focused way across scheduled routes in the UK.

This role involves early starts (04:00–08:00), 40 hours per week with 5 days in 7 including bank holidays, and a competitive package with bonus and benefits.