HGV Driver Class 2

Brakes Food Shop; Portbury; On-site; GBP 41,000 - GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice supplier in Portbury is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver to join their team. You will be responsible for delivering ambient, chilled, and frozen products across the local region, ensuring safe and timely deliveries while complying with food hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have a Class 2 license, valid CPC certifications, and a commitment to providing high-quality service. This role offers competitive pay, generous holidays, and various employee benefits including flexibility and access to health services.

Benefits

Access to an app for early salary

Purchase additional annual leave

24/7 access to GP and health services

Life assurance

Discounts on products and services

Subsidized colleague canteen

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Class 2 Driver with valid CPC and a proactive attitude.
• Strong commitment to delivering high service standards.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food products to customers in the local region.
• Ensure timely delivery while adhering to food hygiene standards.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and customers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Flexibility to work in a shift system

Commitment to customer service

Ability to follow processes

Education

Qualified Class 2 Driver

Valid CPC cards

Job description

£41,875 Basic rising to circa £45,494 inclusive of attendance bonus and overtime.

Monday to Friday(1 in 3 Saturdays with a rest day in the week)45hrs per week

Start time ranging anytime from 04:30 to 06:30 depending on routes allocated

Brakes is a top UK food business and a proud part of Sysco GB – the world's leading foodservice company. We’re growing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry. So join us in Portbury as an HGV Class 2 Driver and help us deliver excellence far and wide.

A satisfying role

A key member of our driving team, you’ll deliver our fantastic ambient, chilled and frozen products to customers across the local region. You’ll make sure everything is delivered safely on time and to the highest food hygiene standards. You’ll also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, completing loadplans and building positive relationships with your colleagues and customers.

What you bring to the mix

A qualified Class 2 Driver with valid CPC cards and a proactive approach to your work, you have what it takes to excel at Sysco:

• a commitment to providing the highest standard of service to customers
• strong communication and people skills
• the ability to follow processes and procedures
• the flexibility to work in a shift system

Bags of benefits

We take care of our people. On our team, you’ll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family-friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You’ll get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too.

In addition to a competitive monthly salary, 31 days annual leave (inc. statutory) and company pension, you can also look forward to the following benefits:

• Wagestream – Access to an app that gives you early access to your earned salary and supports financial wellbeing
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Help at Hand - Access to 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your family
• Life assurance
• Access to Sysco Perks offering discounts across a wide range of products and services – from gym membership to your weekly supermarket shop
• The ability to purchase our products at hugely discounted prices
• Heavily subsidised colleague canteen

Tempted to join the team? Apply today!

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!