Trainee HGV Driver

Trainee HGV2 / Class 2 Driver

45 Hours

31453

Portbury 

Start your new professional driving career with world-class award-winning training and high operational standards. Youll join us initially as a Van Driver as the face of our business delivering both food and non-food products to multiple locations throughout the day. Your route might not be the same from one day to the next but we can guarantee youll meet a variety of customers along the way. 

You will also be responsible forregular checks on your multi-temperature van and DVSA compliance. Your journey with us willstartwith a full induction and before you know it you will have moved onto our award-winning HGV Development Programme which will see you gain your Class 2 Driver qualification within 6 months then the skys the limit.

You will be working a 45 hour week  we can discuss the shift days and times with you at interview. Upon gaining your HGV2 licence your salary will increase.

To join us you will need a full clean Driving Licence and ideally previous multidrop or van driving experience. You will also need ambition and commitment to become a qualified HGV 2 driver through our driver development be successful youllbe approachable with excellent communication skills and your enthusiasm to do a great job will shine through in everything you return youll enjoy job stability and benefits such as: 

• Subsidised hot meals via our staff canteen 

• Heavily discounted quality food through staff sales 

• Reward recognition and referral schemes  

• Free onsite parking 

• Pension scheme 

• Generous annual leave with option to buy more 

• Charitable events to get involved with 

• And last but not least a health and wellbeing programme. 

People join us for the stability and security. But they stay for our fun and friendly culture that supports everyone to be the best they can be. Join us and discover all sorts of opportunities to develop your career with us as well as a range of great benefits.  

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation we are the UKs 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 nations most famous pubs and restaurants as well as schools caterers care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us and our 6000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And were growing! 

Additional Information :

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We dont 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 dont just look at your CV were 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. Well 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 UKs 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 nations most famous pubs and restaurants as well as schools caterers care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us and our 8000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And were growing!  

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time