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HGV Driver Class 2
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HGV Driver Class 2
HGV Class 2 Driver – Aylesford Depot
Position: HGV Class 2 Driver Location: Brakes Aylesford Depot Department: Supply Chain and Operations (Drivers and Operatives) Compensation: £43,622 plus annual bonus and overtime – realistic earnings circa £47,000 per year Hours: Monday – Friday, plus 1 in 4 Saturdays (overtime paid), 06:00 start
About the Role
Brakes is a leading UK food business and an integral part of Sysco – the world’s largest foodservice company. As we expand across the country and strive for excellence within the industry, the HGV Class 2 Driver at Aylesford Depot plays a crucial role in our operations. You’ll be a key member of the driving team, tasked with delivering a diverse range of ambient, chilled, and frozen products to customers across the local region.
The responsibilities include:
- Ensuring timely, safe, and high-quality delivery of products
- Maintaining accurate records and completing load plans
- Adhering to strict food hygiene standards
- Building positive relationships with colleagues and customers in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Transporting a wide variety of foodservice products securely and efficiently
- Operating an HGV Class 2 vehicle while maintaining professionalism and safety
- Following processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations
- Handling documentation, estimating delivery times, and updating dispatch systems
- Developing strong customer and colleague relationships to foster trust and collaboration
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Requirements
To excel in this role, you should be:
- A qualified HGV Class 2 Driver with a valid CPC Card
- Passionate about customer service with a commitment to delivering exceptional standards
- Detail-oriented with an eye for consistency
- A strong communicator, with excellent people skills
- Compliant, organised, and capable of managing workload under calculated time pressures
- Flexible enough to accommodate a shift-based system, including occasional weekend work
Benefits
We invest in the growth and well-being of our team, offering:
- Pension scheme with matching contributions
- Generous holiday allowance
- Full job security
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Family-friendly flexibility to support work-life balance
- Discounts on meal solutions from our extensive range of high-quality products
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About Brakes
Built on a deep passion for food and decades of experience in feeding the nation, Brakes is the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Each day, we distribute premium fresh, chilled, and frozen foods, ingredients, and solutions via our nationwide network of depots. We support some of the country’s most iconic pubs, restaurants, schools, care homes, and hospitals—fueling countless lives and communities.
Our 8,000-strong workforce drives our ethos: we’re committed to proudly supplying vital provisions while growing together. Fairness, respect, and diversity shape our culture. Everyone belongs here, and everyone thrives.
We’re happy to support you. Inclusivity and adjustments matter—whether it’s facilitating accommodations during the recruitment process or adapting to workplace needs. Our inclusive culture embodies diversity, ensuring every employee feels valued and empowered. From the Leadership Team to the loading bays, everyone contributes to the Brakes community. Come along and help us influences the next generation of shared experiences around food.
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