Job Description
£50,427 per annum (£ per hour) plus UHP 10% for hours worked between & and 20% for hours worked between &
Lates / Nights - Various shift patterns available which will be discussed with you following application (45 hours per week)
Start dates throughout January & February 2026 plus a limited number of December 2025 starts
Take your driving career to the next level with Sysco GB. We’re home to some of the UK’s leading food businesses, including Brakes and Fresh Direct, and we’ve just opened a next-generation site in Hemel. Designed with colleagues in mind, the site has all the right ingredients to be an amazing place to work. Join us as a Class 1 Lead Driver and help the team deliver excellence far and wide.
A satisfying role
As a core member of our team, you’ll have a positive impact on our customer relationships, our profitability and our quality standards. You’ll safely deliver our fantastic ambient, chilled and frozen products to depots all across our network – meeting deadlines, minimising damages and building relationships with our key sites. You’ll support our driver group too, by mentoring less-experienced drivers, covering routes and helping out with admin tasks when needed.
What you bring to the mix
An experienced Class 1 Lead Driver with valid CPC cards and a commitment to providing the highest standards of service, you have what it takes to excel at Sysco:
1. strong communication and relationship-building skills
2. the ability to work in a team and act as a role model for others
3. the flexibility to work in a shift system that may include weekends
4. a keen eye for detail when completing administration tasks
5. experience in using delivery media including cages and pallets
Bags of benefits
The amazing facilities and working environment at our Hemel site are not the only benefits of working here. You’ll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family-friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You’ll get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too.
Tempted to join the team? Apply today!
Additional Information
At Sysco GB 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 Sysco GB and we recognise that Sysco GB 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.