HGV Class 2

Job Description

£40,854 plus a great range of benefits 

Monday to Friday (1 in 3 Saturdays with a Rest day in the week during that particular week), 45 hours PW

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

Portbury, Bristol

Quick apply process – no CV required! 

Our training is award-winning. Our benefits are hard to beat. And our HGV Class 2 Drivers are taken great care of. Whether you’re a newly qualified Class 2 Driver who wants to develop your driving skills with full support, or an experienced HGV Driver looking for the job stability of a market leader, you’ll find it all with us in Portbury.

If you’re friendly, ready to learn and excited by the chance to progress your career, we’ll provide all the training and development opportunities you need. As one of the UK’s largest food service providers, we can offer the security and scale you’re looking for – including career progression into more senior roles. 

So that you feel confident in your role and route, you’ll have a thorough induction and training period, and spend time on the road with one of our expert Training Support Drivers. It’s all the benefits of a multi-drop driving role too. That means you’ll get to avoid those long distances, break up the driving and make a difference to people in hospitals, schools, care homes, restaurants and pubs that we service. 

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 

To enjoy the rewards of joining our supportive team, apply now.

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!