Night Shift Class 2 Driver – Bakery Deliveries

Gregory Group; Nursling; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Rolling rota (25-week)

DCPC training

Monthly courses

Retail discounts

Medical reimbursement

Life assurance

Pension

Sickness scheme

Free uniform

Job summary

Gregory Distribution Ltd is seeking a Class 2 Driver to deliver bakery products across the South of England. You will operate a rigid vehicle with a tail lift, ensuring safe loading, secure transport, and excellent customer service at each delivery point.

The role includes early starts and a 25-week rolling rota, with ongoing training and development opportunities. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, night-shift premiums, and comprehensive company benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK Class 2 C Licence.
• Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Demonstrate a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident, courteous, and able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Good geographical knowledge and route awareness.
• Physically fit, flexible, hardworking, and self-motivated with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate a rigid vehicle equipped with a tail lift to deliver bakery products to a range of retail outlets, wholesale and convenience stores across the South of England.
• Provide a high level of customer service at delivery points, engaging directly with customers to ensure delivery requirements are met and expectations are managed effectively.
• Demonstrate flexibility to accommodate early start times, safely operate tail‑lift equipment, and carry out manual handling of bread deliveries in line with safe working practices.
• Ensure all goods are loaded, secured, and transported correctly to prevent movement or damage, using straps, load restraint bars, and other securing equipment as required.
• Conduct comprehensive daily vehicle safety checks using the company‑issued mobile device, ensuring vehicle safety, compliance, and reliability at all times.
• Maintain regular communication with the transport team, providing timely updates on progress to support efficient operations and customer satisfaction.
• Participate fully in regular training sessions to remain up to date with industry standards, compliance requirements, and best‑practice procedures.

Skills

UK Class 2 C Licence

DCPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Customer service

Geographical knowledge

Tail lift operation

Vehicle safety checks

Team player

Tools

Tail lift

Load securing equipment

Job description

Gregory Distribution Ltd is seeking a Class 2 Driver to deliver bakery products across the South of England. You will operate a rigid vehicle with a tail lift, ensuring safe loading, secure transport, and excellent customer service at each delivery point.

The role includes early starts and a 25-week rolling rota, with ongoing training and development opportunities. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, night-shift premiums, and comprehensive company benefits.