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HGV Class 2 Driver
HGV Class 2 Driver – Grantham (Full-time, ShiftWork)
Trust: On-line Salary: £41,000 pa, plus up to £1,500 performance bonus + generous benefits Working Days: Monday – Saturday (rotating weekend work with one weekly rest day) Working Hours: 04:00–06:00 daily (+45-hour weekly average)
Brakes is a top-leading UK food business, a record-breaking division of Sysco—the world’s largest foodservice company. We’re proud to be doing our part in feeding the nation, and we’re growing stronger across the country. At Grantham, we’re always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our HGV Class 2 team. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and want to be at the heart of delivering excellence in food logistics, we’d like to meet you.
The Role
As a key member of our driving team, this role is about precision, safety and satisfaction. You’ll:
- Deliver our ambient, chilled, and frozen products consistently, meeting time-sensitive requirements.
- Maintain highest food hygiene standards at every drop-off.
- Complete accurate delivery reports, load plans, and records to ensure flawless operation.
- Foster strong customer and colleague relationships for seamless service.
- Uphold our culture of teamwork, accountability, and mutual support.
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What We’re Looking For
For this trusted operational role, we’d love to hear from:
- A qualified HGV Class 2 Driver with valid CPC cards and a clean driving record.
- Self-starters who act proactively—not just drive, but tirelessly optimise deliveries.
- Individuals with a customer-first mindset, delivering exceptional service at every stop.
- Those with sharp attention to detail for flawless execution.
- Clear and open communicators who can build rapport with customers and colleagues alike.
- A process-focused attitude that prioritises compliance and efficiency.
- The flexibility to adapt to our shift-routed schedule.
Why Work Here?
These are not just words—we embody caring. At Brakes, being ‘you’ is important. Because while we champion diversity, we don’t expect everyone to simply ‘fit.’ We actively shape our culture with team effort, fostering a place where everyone belongs.
Our benefits:
✔ Pension scheme contributions ✔ Generous holiday allowance—because balance matters ✔ Flexible, family-friendly policies to support your goals ✔ On-going training and development ✔ Exclusive discounts on fresh Brakes products ✔ A supportive workplace culture that celebrates your success and potential
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About Us
Brakes is the UK’s largest and most dynamic foodservice supplier, powering the most iconic meals and business meals across the country. Our 8,000-strong team (and counting!) brings kettle-flavoured excellence to pubs, restaurants, schools, caterers, emergency care facilities, and hospitals. Our mission is to build vital partnerships that make a real difference—because the world feels warmer when food arrives with trust and dependability.
We’re not just growing Brakes—that’s just the start. Together, we’re creating a movement. Ready to rise with us?
Equality and Inclusivity at Brakes
We believe no talent should ever go untapped. We’ll do everything to support your journey, helping you shine in a way that works for you.
If you’d like any support to navigate the application process, our resourcing team are committed to adjusting how we recruit—reach out to us.
Because at Brakes, we thrive when everyone belongs.
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