Trainee Class 2 Driver

Reynolds Food Group; Coalville; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid annual leave (including B

Job summary

Reynolds Food Group runs a Trainee Driver Academy in Bardon. Starting salary is £32,358 with progression to £38,107 after completing the Class 2 licence, and a 48-hour week with 1am starts. The program is designed for individuals to qualify as LGV/HGV drivers within about five months.

You’ll train in a 3.5T vehicle or on-the-job with a mentor, then move to 7.5T, and finally to a Reynolds qualified Class 2 Driver after assessment.

Qualifications

• Have a clean UK driving licence.
• Want to become an HGV Class 2 Driver within 5 months.
• Want to "earn while you learn".
• Want to work for a family-run business.

Responsibilities

• During training you may drive a 3.5T vehicle or learn on the job with a mentor.
• After passing theory and obtaining Class 2 licence you will drive a 7.5T vehicle for up to 8 weeks to gain experience.
• You will be assessed in an HGV Class 2 vehicle and become Reynolds qualified Class 2 Driver upon successful completion.

Skills

Clean UK driving licence

Job description

Trainee Driver Academy
Location: Bardon, LE67 1UD
Starting Salary: £32,358 (increasing to £38,107 after completing Class 2 licence)
Working Hours: Average of 48 hours per week – 1am start times
Shift Pattern: 5 days over 7 (including Saturday work)

Reynolds Food Group are a leading supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables to the foodservice industry and the last remaining national family-run greengrocer in the UK.

Do you:

• Have a clean UK driving licence?
• Want to become an HGV Class 2 Driver within 5 months?
• Want to "earn while you learn"?
• Want to work for a family-run business?

Trainee Driver Academy (TDA): This program is designed for individuals with a strong work ethic, who want to become a qualified LGV/HGV Driver.

What You’ll Do:

While training you may be utilised in a 3.5T vehicle or learn on the job with a mentor showing you all aspects of the job.

After passing your theory and obtaining your Class 2 licence you will initially be driving a 7.5 Tonne vehicle for up to 8 weeks, so that you gain experience of driving an HGV vehicle.

After this period, you will then be assessed by one of our assessors in an HGV Class 2 vehicle, on successful completion of this you will be classed as a Reynolds qualified Class 2 Driver

Salary Progression:

• Basic salary of £32,358 during training.
• While gaining experience in a 7.5T vehicle, your salary will increase to £34,281.
• After being assessed in a 26T vehicle and once signed off, your salary will increase to £38,107.

Career Development: Many drivers have progressed to other roles within the business, so there are unlimited career growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits:

• 28 days of paid annual leave (including Bank Holidays), increasing with service (up to 33 days).
• Pension scheme with auto-enrolment.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discounts and savings through our Retail Rewards portal.
• Medi-Cash Plan for health benefits.

Reynolds Food Group is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, belief, marital status, or pregnancy.