Location: Eastwood
Function: Distribution
Job Reference: 7141
Employment Type: Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date: 05/10/2025
As 'the UK's No. 1 Bakery Brand' we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a fifth-generation family, with the introduction of the sixth generation, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products including gluten and wheat free. Family and values are what makes us different, and we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.
Essential Ingredients
To join the Warburtons family, you'll need a LGV Cat C+E driving licence with no more than 6 points. You'll also have a good knowledge of transport legislation and tachographs, be reliable, responsible and used to working in a Trunking role.
The Recipe
* Be supported with an induction, support from in-house driver training teams, SAFED and ongoing CPC. Your Driver CPC training is in work hours too, not outside of them.
* You'll work set contracted hours on a 4/5 day a week rota, starting at 06:00 or 07:00, all of which will hopefully help you to plan your life around work more easily.
* Your knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance mechanical knowledge (in order to able to relay faults on defect forms) and transport legislation will be key, for example Driver Hours, WTD and the Highway Code for a smooth and safe day
* Enjoy plenty of freedom. As a driver you'll assist in the loading and unloading of your trailer – working safely is a key priority for us, so you'll be
* compliant with Health and Safety, quality, food safety and accident reporting procedures to achieve an accident-free workplace – and you're off
* As you won't only be delivering to our own depots, but also customer RDC's, you'll provide a quality service, that develops strong relationships, exceeds their expectations and on occasion be able to manage confrontation in a calm and professional manner, as well as acting as an ambassador for our brand with everyone, while living our values
About Us
Our Eastwood bakery is in the heart of the East Midlands with easy access links to the M1 near Nottingham and Derby; we're proud of our heritage and have over 300 colleagues who work a variety of shifts within Manufacturing and Distribution producing over 5,000 bread rolls and 24,000 crumpets per hour
With the latest innovation and offering a wide variety of freshly baked products daily, the site operates 363 days of the year 24/7 to manufacture and distribute to our retail stores and customers across the East Midlands.
Extra Dough
At last and by no means yeast you will want to know what your breads worth:
* Basic Weekly Pay of £817.99
* A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
* Ongoing CPC Modules - your Driver CPC training is in work hours too, not outside of them.
* Award winning pension scheme
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay (Qualifying T's&C's Apply)
* Products you'll love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
* Continued investment in your personal development
* Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew
* Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service
We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.