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Class 2 Driver
Class 2 (Cat C) Multi-Drop Driver – Hovis Dagenham
At Hovis, we are the proud guardians of over 130 years of baking experience. We create iconic and much-loved bread and bakery products, delivering around 1.3 million loaves daily across the UK and Ireland. Our 2,800 colleagues are experts in baking, manufacturing, logistics, and engineering, operating from 8 bakeries, 1 flour mill, and 2 distribution centres. As a values-led business, we strive for Quality, Accountability, and Trust.
Shift: Rotating – start times range from 11:30 PM to 03:30 AM
Hours: Average of 12 hours per shift
The Role
We’re recruiting Class 2 (Cat C) multi-drop drivers based at our Dagenham depot. Your role will involve:
- Delivering bakery products to supermarkets and retail sites
- Completing 20–25 multi-drop deliveries per night
- Hands-on loading/unloading using tail lifts and cages
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Responsibilities
- Drive a Class 2 vehicle on planned routes
- Carry out multi-drop deliveries with efficiency
- Load/unload products safely using tail lifts and cages
- Conduct vehicle checks and record required paperwork
- Adhere to drivers’ hours and tachograph rules for compliance
Requirements
To succeed, you’ll need:
- Full UK Class C (Cat C) Licence
- Valid CPC (Driver CPC) and Digital Tacho Card
- No more than 6 penalty points (exclusions apply for DD/DR)
- Previous Class 2 or multi-drop experience desirable but not essential
- Dependable and physically fit to handle the demands of the role
Benefits On Offer
- Stable, full-time employment with predictable shift hours
- Pensions – choose from 3 schemes with up to 7.5% employer contributions
- Wellbeing support:
- Aviva DigiCare+ Digital Service covering:
- Annual health checks
- GP & nutrition consultations
- Referral to specialists
- Financial & mental wellness programmes
- Funded physiotherapy sessions
- Aviva DigiCare+ Digital Service covering:
- Flexible parental leave (enhanced where possible)
- Free on-site parking
- Training opportunities: CPC upgrades available or progression to a Class 1 role (where positions arise)
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