HGV Class 2 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
HGV Class 2 Multi-drop Driver
Hourly rate: £16.22 plus £1,500 per year attendance bonus
45 hours per week
Our shift patterns are: usually Monday - Friday with 1 in 3 Saturdays
Tamworth
Develop a meaningful driving career at the heart of your community. As global food service leaders, we can offer you job security and career progression together with the satisfaction of achieving a driving role with plenty of perks, a generous salary, realistic bonuses and other financial rewards. So, whether you’re a van driver looking to gain your Class 2 qualification or are already Class 2 qualified and searching for greater career opportunity and direction – you’ll go far with us.
Our multi-drop drivers provide a vital and valued service. Delivering food to places like restaurants, pubs, hospitals, schools, care homes and universities, you’ll have a regular route and be able to build a really good rapport with your customers. In fact, you’ll become such a familiar face that the offer of a bacon sandwich, a cup of tea or even an invite to a customers’ Christmas do, will all be par for the course.
What’s really special about a driving career with us though, is the time and money we spend on helping you to develop and grow. If you’re a newly qualified Class 2 driver you’ll gain valuable experience in a driving role. In fact, we've just scooped the Training Award at the Motor Transport Awards 2022. If you’re an experienced driver, our coaching and training opportunities could support you to develop into fleet management, planning and many more senior level roles. We also offer some pretty impressive benefits too:
- ‘Staff Sales’ of heavily discounted quality food
- Pension scheme
- Generous annual leave with option to buy more
- Reward, recognition and referral schemes
- Free food days, family days and summer BBQs
- Charitable events to get involved with
- On-site dining and break areas
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And last but not least, a health and wellbeing programme.
People will always need to eat. So, we’ll always need to deliver food.
Join our valuable team of drivers and see how far you could go with us.
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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.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Taxi & Car Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Class 2 Driver roles across Brakes UK Logistics's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Taxi & Car Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16 - £16 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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