Trainee HGV Driver - Grangemouth

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid annual leave

Pension with auto-enrolment

Free on-site parking

Retail Rewards discounts

Medi-Cash Plan

Job summary

Reynolds Food Group is launching a Trainee Driver Academy in Grangemouth to train individuals into qualified LGV/HGV drivers. Starting salary is £31,725 with an incentive to grow as you complete the Class 2 licence, and you will work an average of 48 hours a week across five days in seven, including Saturdays.

During training you may drive a 3.5T vehicle and learn on the job with a mentor. After theory and Class 2, you’ll drive a 7.5T vehicle for up to 8 weeks, then progress to an HGV Class 2 as

Qualifications

• Have a clean UK driving licence.
• Willing to train as an LGV/HGV driver and obtain Class 2 licence.
• Keen to work in a family-run business and learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Train in a 3.5T vehicle and learn from a mentor.
• Drive a 7.5T vehicle for up to 8 weeks during training to gain experience.
• Progress to an HGV Class 2 vehicle after assessment and signing off as Reynolds qualified Class 2 Driver.
• All applicants will undergo a DBS and a DVLA licence check.

Skills

Clean UK driving licence

Job description

Trainee Driver Academy

Location: Grangemouth, Scotland, FK3 8YE

Starting Salary: £31,725 (increasing to £37,360 after completing Class 2 licence) Incentive Bonus: Earn up to £1000 bonus per year by showing dedication to your role and our customers.

Working Hours: Average of 48 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 5 days over 7 (including Saturday work)

Reynolds Food Group is 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.

All Applicants will undergo a DBS and a DVLA licence check.

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.

About Reynolds Food Group

We’ve spent over 80 years sourcing and supplying the freshest ingredients to the UK’s food service industry. From our roots as a family‑run fruit and veg stall in Hackney, we’ve grown into the UK’s only national family‑run greengrocer - trusted by chefs, restaurateurs, and caterers across the country.