HGV Class 2 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Class 2 HGV Multi-drop
Hourly rate of £16.89 (annual salary of £39,520) + £1,500 attendance bonus
Working Monday - Friday (with 1 in 4 Saturdays) starting between 04:00 - 06:00.
Harlow, Essex
If you’re friendly, hardworking, and energetic - discover the best driving career in Harlow. And, thanks to some changes to the way we’re working – the job just got easier! Join us and enjoy the security of working for one of the largest food service providers in the UK. Benefit from being able to buy heavily discounted high-quality food - everything from chicken breasts to ice-cream. Relax with permanent Sundays off. And achieve your ambitions, with all the support, training, and opportunity you need to take your career further.
You’ll start with a thorough induction, which involves a week of classroom learning, followed by time with a Training Support Driver to gain experience of driving before you go it alone. As the name suggest, this isn’t an A to B long-distance driving role. It’s multi-drop. You’ll drive an 18 or 26 tonne vehicle and deliver food to restaurants, pubs, care homes, schools and hospitals, within a 65-mile radius of Harlow.
If you’re a newly qualified Class 2 driver it’s a perfect way to gain valuable experience in a driving role. In fact, we've just scooped the Training Award at the Motor Transport Awards 2022.
You’ll enjoy some pretty impressive benefits too:
- Generous annual leave with option to buy more
- Heavily discounted quality food, hotels and restaurants
- On site physio
- Reward, recognition and referral schemes
- Family fun days & BBQ’s
- Free food days
- Pension scheme
- Charitable events to get involved with
- A health and wellbeing programme, to look after you.
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.
Apply now...
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'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 £17 - £17 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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