*HGV Class 2 Driver (Multi-Drop)*
*Location:* Colchester, Essex
*Pay:* £17.50 per hour
*Full Time, Permanent Contract - 40 hours per week *
*Days:* Monday to Saturday (5 out of 6 days)
*HGV Class 2 Driver – Colchester*
Pilgrim Foodservice is an independent, family-run foodservice wholesaler supplying fresh, chilled, frozen, grocery and non-food products to hospitality customers across the UK. We serve customers across 17 counties and pride ourselves on reliability, quality and long-term relationships.
We are currently looking for an experienced *HGV Class 2 Driver (Category C)* to join our *Transport team in Colchester*, delivering foodservice products to our customers across Essex and surrounding areas.
This is a *multi-drop delivery driver role*, where you will be the face of the business, ensuring customers receive their deliveries safely, accurately and on time.
*About the Role*
As an *HGV Class 2 multi-drop driver*, you will be responsible for delivering foodservice products to a wide range of hospitality customers including restaurants, pubs, schools and care homes.
This role is *hands-on and physically active*, involving manual handling and customer interaction throughout the day.
Typical responsibilities include:
* Driving a *Class 2 rigid vehicle* on scheduled delivery routes
* Completing *multi-drop deliveries* to hospitality customers
* Safely unloading goods using appropriate equipment
* Ensuring orders are delivered *accurately and on time*
* Providing friendly, professional service as the *face of Pilgrim Foodservice*
* Carrying out daily *vehicle safety checks and driver compliance requirements*
*What We Are Looking For*
To be successful in this role you will need:
* A *valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence*
* *Driver CPC qualification*
* *Digital Tachograph Card*
* Previous experience as a *multi-drop delivery driver*
* A strong work ethic and good attention to detail
* Excellent customer service and communication skills
* The physical capability required for *manual handling and foodservice deliveries*
Applicants must also meet the company’s *insurance requirements*, and a *driving licence check* will be completed prior to interview.
We offer a competitive package including:
* *Competitive salary with overtime opportunities*
* *CPC training support* – contribution towards Driver CPC costs
* *Driver medical support* – contribution towards medical costs
* *Death in Service benefit* – minimum 2x annual salary
* *Employee wellbeing support* through GroceryAid
* *Staff discount* across the Pilgrim Foodservice product range
* *Christmas loyalty reward* – 10% cashback on Christmas shop purchases
* *Above statutory holiday entitlement*
* *Refer a Friend bonus scheme*
* *Cycle2Work scheme* – save up to 47% on bikes and accessories
* *Career progression opportunities* within a growing business
*Why Join Pilgrim Foodservice?*
At Pilgrim Foodservice we are passionate about our people. As a family-run business, we value *trust, integrity, respect and innovation*, and we recognise that our drivers play a vital role in our success.
If you are looking for a *stable HGV Class 2 driving job*, with a respected foodservice distributor and opportunities to develop your career, we would love to hear from you.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £17.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Experience:
* Driving a Goods Vehicle: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driver CPC (required)
Work Location: In person