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HGV Driver Class 2

Role overview

Summary

This role is for an HGV Class 2 Driver at Brakes, part of Sysco, focused on delivering food products to customers. You will be a key member of the driving team, ensuring timely and safe deliveries while maintaining high food hygiene standards.

Qualifications

  • Qualified Class 2 Driver with valid CPC cards.
  • Commitment to providing high standards of service to customers.
  • Strong communication and people skills.
  • Ability to follow processes and procedures.
  • Flexibility to work in a shift system.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver ambient, chilled and frozen products to customers across the local region.
  • Maintain accurate records and complete load plans.
  • Build positive relationships with colleagues and customers.
  • Ensure deliveries are made safely and on time, adhering to food hygiene standards.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Detail Oriented

About the company

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Brakes UK

  • Wholesale & Distribution
  • 5,001–10,000
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.

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Job description

Job Description

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

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!

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