Job description
HGV Class 2 Driver
Shift Patterns:
Sunday to Thursday Start Time 19:00 - 20:00 (8-10 hour shift average)
Monday to Friday Start Time 19:00 - 20:00 (8-10 hour shift average)
Salary: up to £37,954.80 with excellent benefits
45 Hours per week
Dagenham
Join the global foodservice leaders and deliver fresh food to some of the best-known hotels, restaurants and pubs on the high street. As a Class 2 HGV Multi-Drop Driver, this is your chance to join a growing organisation that rewards and invests in its people. From great benefits and flexible hours, to driving deliveries that are packed and ready to go, our drivers have it all – including the job security of a business that’s been established more than 50 years.
We’re big on support and making life as easy as possible for our Class 2 HGV Drivers here at Sysco. As a 24/7 delivery operation based in Dagenham, that includes:
- Warehouse teams who’ll have your delivery ready and handle loading for you.
- Flexibly working around you where possible – and as chefs often prefer us to deliver early in the day, there’s plenty of opportunity to be out and about when the roads are much quieter.
- Variety that includes 12-18 drops per shift, and smaller items as well as pallets.
To join us here in Dagenham as an HGV driver, you’ll need a Class 2 Driving Licence with no more than six points on it, valid CPC card, and digital tachograph. Working hours on the night shift you can expect loading anytime from 19:00 onwards through until 8:00 in the morning on an 18-hour permanent contract over 2 nights.
In return, we offer highly competitive and realistic on-target earnings and paid overtime. You’ll also enjoy benefits that include an optional pension scheme, wide-ranging discounts from our customers, free fruit, subsidised vending machines and importantly, a focus on employee wellbeing.
Working for Sysco Speciality Group means you have access to loads of fantastic benefits. From discounts and exclusive offers on the High Street, to mental, physical and financial wellbeing support, we offer:
- Generous Refer a Friend scheme (£1000 per successful referral – drivers and warehouse)
- *Free Uniform*
- Pension Scheme and life assurance
- Wellbeing activities and initiatives Mental, Physical and Financial Health – Free 24/7 Employee assistance helpline and wellbeing portal
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Monthly colleague recognition scheme & Long service awards
- Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional holiday
- Career development - We’re proud to promote people from within our business and offer lots of support to help you with career development
- Excellent ongoing training. As well as a full induction, you will have access to a huge range of training tools and materials via our learning app.
- At our sites you will enjoy: Free parking, Subsidised vending machines supplying high quality products! Access to staff sales
- We are always happy to talk flexible working!
Explore more and apply now.
At Fresh Direct 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 Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct 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.