Hunt’s Food Group is the South’s leading family run food wholesaler and manufacturer working with businesses across the UK. It’s our aim to create, sell and deliver great tasting food that is loved by everyone!
We are proud to be a winner of the Sunday Times Best Paces to Work 2025 award.
*Class 2 HGV Driver*
We are looking for a qualified Class 2 HGV Driver who can join our team of 60 colleagues in our Sherborne Transport department
*Responsibilities:*
* An average of 15-25 drops per day, sometimes more in peak months.
* Multi drop.
* Picking frozen, chilled and ambient goods from pallets.
* Deliveries using sack trucks.
* Completing delivery paperwork and handheld.
* Being an ambassador for the Group by providing a great service to our customers.
* Completing deliveries in a safe and professional manner.
* Understanding and adhering to the route schedule.
* Filling in check sheets and reporting any defects.
* Informing the depot of any delivery delays or instances whilst on route
*Personal qualities for success in this role:*
* Proven ability to learn new things. We expect the successful candidate to take the initiative, ask questions, look for continuous improvement and be accountable for their actions.
* Working collaboratively with others in the Sherborne team and with key stakeholders around the business. It is important for this candidate to be able to think of the bigger picture, not just the importance of one’s own agenda.
* Strong organisational, time-management and prioritisation abilities. The candidate will need to be approachable and enthusiastic. This is a fast-paced role which will compliment an individual who thrives in that environment.
*Required Competencies:*
* Full CPC qualification.
* Class 2 licence.
* Adhere to Working Time Directive laws, aware of driver’s hours and tachograph regulations
* Thorough attention to detail.
* Patient and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations or adverse weather conditions.
* Safety focussed and honest.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
* Drive with care and behave responsibly.
*Desirable skillsets for this role:*
* 2 year’s experience desirable but not essential
* New drivers will be considered.
*Hours and Location:*
* Sherborne Depot
* Monday to Friday
*Benefits:*
At The Hunt’s Food Group our people and most importantly our family is at the heart of what we do. We offer our team many benefits above the standard remuneration packages.
* Fair rates of pay with a Living Wage Accredited Employer
* Saving Schemes
* Death in Service Benefit
* 25% team discount on our retail outlets and café
* Discounted purchases from the wholesale warehouse
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Relaxed and approachable working environments
* Long Service Awards and Holiday Bonus
* Company Pension Scheme
* Employee driven monthly newsletter with a relaxed approach to internal communication.
* Training and Development Opportunities
* Team Lottery.
* Free Parking.
* Free tea, coffee
* Company Advisory Group providing an open platform to share ideas and suggest changes
* Accessible Mental Health First Aiders with a 24/7 line
* Team Surveys
* Company Clothing
*Salary:*
* £31,500 to £35,000 per annum.
* Potential £3000 per annum bonus split over 12 months based on achieved criteria.
* Over time - Every other Saturday during peak periods at £120 per day
*Hunt's Food Group is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and is proud to be a Disability Confident committed employer. Please do not hesitate to inform us if any adjusts can be made to support you during the recruitment process.*
*Equality - ensuring everyone has the same opportunities to fulfil their potential free from discrimination.*
*Inclusion - ensuring everyone feels comfortable to be themselves at work and feels the worth of their contribution.*
*Diversity - the celebration of individual differences amongst the workforce*
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,500.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road