Class 2 Driver

William Jackson Food Group; Nelson; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned food distributor is looking for a Class 2 Driver to join their team in Nelson, England. The role involves driving Class 2 vehicles for nationwide product transport, completing necessary paperwork, and ensuring vehicle safety. Ideal candidates will possess a Driver CPC, Digi Card, and strong communication skills. The position requires reliability and good timekeeping. Benefits include generous employee discounts, holiday purchase schemes, and volunteering opportunities.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Generous employee discounts

Volunteering day off

Cycle to Work Scheme

Charity donation deductions

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Employee assistance services

Qualifications

• Driver CPC & Digi Card required.
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Reliability and good timekeeping necessary.
• Experience with UK driving regulations is needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 2 vehicles to transport products nationwide.
• Complete all paperwork to comply with regulations.
• Manage time efficiently to complete jobs within expectations.
• Maintain vehicle safety by reporting defects correctly.

Skills

Driver CPC

Digi Card

Can do attitude

Strong communication skills

Reliable with good timekeeping

Experience of driving in the UK

Job description

Class 2 Driver

This is an exciting opportunity to a Class 2 Driver to come and join our team at the Nelson depot.

About the role:

• Drive Class 2 vehicles to transport products nationwide.
• Complete all paperwork sufficiently and on time to comply with regulations.
• Manage your time efficiently to ensure jobs are completed within the expected times.
• Maintain a safe vehicle through reporting of defects and issues in the correct manner to the right departments.

Due to the nature of the role, working hours will include Saturdays and Bank Holidays in accordance with the rota.

What you will need:

• Driver CPC & Digi Card.
• Can do attitude with the ability to work under your own initiative.
• Strong communication skills.
• Reliable with good timekeeping skills.
• Experience of driving in the UK and related legislation.

Let us tell you some benefits you would receive as a Supply Chain Planner at Wellocks:

• 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Generous employee discounts on all our products
• Fancy volunteering? We will give you one day off a year to take part in volunteering.
• Cycle to Work Scheme that offers discounted bikes and cycling equipment.
• Donate through your pay to a charity of your choice. The money is simply deducted through your pay before tax, so for every pound you donate, the 20p that usually goes to tax will go to the charity instead!
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• We also have a range of employee assistance services which can be tailored to give you support on things such as finances, health and wellbeing.

About us

Wellocks, is one of the leading UK fresh food distributors using the finest ingredients we support chefs with quality ingredients. We offer pre prepared veg items to our customers which is an integral part of our service.

We’re proud to be part of the William Jackson Food Group, a dedicated family‑owned food business which started in 1851. Our sister businesses are Abel & Cole, Jackson’s Bakery and Belazu. Family values and the commitment which comes with such a long‑standing business are rooted in our culture here at Wellocks.