Trainee HGV Driver
- You will deliver food and non-food products to various locations, ensuring excellent customer service while maintaining van compliance and undertaking regular checks.
- The ideal candidate should have a full clean driving licence, good communication skills, a proactive work approach, and flexibility with shift patterns.
- Working hours are 45 per week, Monday to Friday with 1 in 4 Saturdays, offering a competitive salary and various benefits including training, pension, and discounts.
Annual salary £33,346
Working Monday to Friday with 1 in 4 Saturdays, 04:30 - 06:30 start times
45 hours a week
Brakes is a top UK food business and a proud part of Sysco GB – 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 Aylesford Depot as a Trainee Driver and help us deliver excellence far and wide.
A satisfying role
You’ll 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 you'll meet a variety of customers along the way.
You will also be responsible for regular checks on your multi-temperature van and DVSA compliance. Your journey with us will start with 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 sky's 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.
What you bring to the mix
As a qualified Driver with full clean Driving Licence ideally with previous multidrop or van driving experience 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 Sysco GB 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 Sysco GB and we recognise that Sysco GB 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.