Trainee Class 2 Driver

Reynolds Food Group; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Retail Rewards discounts

Medi-Cash Plan

Job summary

Reynolds Food Group in Grangemouth invites applicants to join the Trainee Driver Academy. You’ll train toward a UK LGV/HGV Class 2 license while working in a 3.5T vehicle, learning all aspects of the role.

Starting salary is £31,725, rising to £37,360 after achieving the Class 2 licence, with a typical 48-hour week and 5 days over 7. This family-run business offers a supportive environment and clear career progression to become a Reynolds qualified driver.

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

• 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

Job description

Trainee Driver Academy
Location: Grangemouth, Scotland, FK3 8YE
Starting Salary: £31,725 (increasing to £37,360 after completing Class 2 licence)
Working Hours: Average of 48 hours per week
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 £31,724.16 during training.

• While gaining experience in a 7.5T vehicle, your salary will increase to £33,609.00

· After being assessed in a 26T vehicle and once signed off, your salary will increase to £37,360.

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.