Join Our Team as a Trainee Driver!
Annual Salary: £31,453 plus an exciting range of benefits
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, starting at 06:00 AM (45 hours per week)
Location: Newark
Are you ready to kickstart your professional driving career with a company that values excellence and growth? Join us as a Trainee Driver and embark on a journey filled with world-class training and high operational standards!
Your Role
As a Van Driver, you will be the face of our business, delivering both food and non-food products to various locations each day. Your routes will vary, ensuring you meet a diverse range of customers along the way. Key responsibilities include:
* Conducting regular checks on your multi-temperature van
* Ensuring DVSA compliance
* Delivering exceptional service to our customers
Your Path to Success
Your journey begins with a comprehensive induction, leading you to our award-winning HGV Development Programme. Within just 6 months, you’ll gain your Class 2 Driver qualification, opening doors to endless possibilities!
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
* A full Driving Licence
* Ideally, previous multidrop or van driving experience
* A strong ambition and commitment to becoming a qualified HGV 2 driver
* Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor
Why Join Us?
We offer more than just a job; we provide stability and a supportive culture that encourages everyone to excel. Here’s what you can look forward to:
* Subsidised hot meals via our staff canteen
* Heavily discounted quality food through staff sales
* Reward, recognition, and referral schemes
* Free onsite parking
* Pension scheme
* Generous annual leave with the option to buy more
* Opportunities to participate in charitable events
* A comprehensive health and wellbeing programme
At Brakes, we are passionate about food and feeding the nation. As the UK’s largest foodservice supplier, we deliver top-quality fresh and frozen food to renowned pubs, restaurants, schools, caterers, care homes, and hospitals. Our dedicated team of 6,000 is proud to be part of this essential service, and we’re growing!
If you’re looking for a fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and a fun, friendly culture, we invite you to join us. Let’s build a brighter future together!