HGV Driver Class 1

£41,159 per annum plus bonus & a great range of benefits

Typical working pattern of 4 to 6 days per week on a rotating schedule.

Starts between 05:00 and 12pm depending on the assigned route- 45 hours a week

A mixture of trunking routes and bulk delivery work

With Brakes, there’ll be no stopping you. We’re a market leader and one of the UK’s largest and most well-known food providers. In our Warrington depot, we’ve got a new leadership team and a clear determination to be the best we can be. To achieve our aims, we’re investing time and money in our drivers. So join us as an HGV Class 1 driver and take our depot, and your career, to new heights.

About the role

You’ll be delivering products in bulk to a number of our depots where you may need to assist with loading and unloading your vehicle at sites. You will be required to do some bulk work as part of the rota. This is customer facing delivering directly into our customer premises. Your Brakes journey will start with an induction including time on the road with another driver whilst you are understanding the role. Our ongoing coaching means you can develop at your own pace. Where could you go with Brakes? With pathways in everything from fleet management to planning and leadership roles, it’s up to you.

About you

You will be a qualified HGV Driver with solid previous experience of driving class 1 vehicles in a similar role. While you will be out on the road on your own, you’ll still need to have strong teamwork skills to liaise with the wider distribution team.

About our benefits

As we’re part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice company, you’ll get security, stability and some of the best benefits in the business. These range from health and wellbeing services to permanent Sundays off and big discounts on our delicious, high-quality food. 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!

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!