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HGV Driver Class 2

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Qualified Class 2 Driver
  • Valid CPC cards
  • Proactive approach to work
  • Commitment to high standards of service

Responsibilities

  • Deliver ambient, chilled, and frozen products to customers
  • Ensure safe, on-time deliveries and maintain food hygiene standards
  • Maintain accurate records and complete load plans
  • Build positive relationships with colleagues and customers

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Record Keeping
  • Customer Service
  • Detail Oriented
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Physical Flexibility

About the company

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Brakes UK

Hospitality (Hotels & Restaurants)

Brakes is a leading supplier to the foodservice sector in the UK. With sister companies in Ireland, France and Sweden, it is owned by Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA. Brakes is committed to providing its customers with outstanding service, products and foodservice solutions, its people with a ‘great place to work’ and its suppliers with a great company to partner. Brakes believes in acting today to protect tomorrow and has an active sustainability programme covering product, planet and people. Across these focus areas, our activities ensure that we support every community we engage with, source our products responsibly and protect the natural resources of the planet.

Company details

IndustryHospitality (Hotels & Restaurants)
Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

Job Description

£48,344 per annum (£20.66 per hour) plus bonus and a great range of benefits

2 shifts available: all 04:30 - 06:30 start times (Typical shift 5am - 2.30pm)

  • Monday - Friday plus 1 in 4 Saturdays inc. rest day in the week

Brakes is a top UK food business and a proud part of Sysco – 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 Harlow 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 load plans 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 with Us:

  • a commitment to providing the highest standard of service to customers
  • an eye for detail
  • 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.

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!  

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