Trainee HGV Driver

Job Description

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