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Posted 28 June, 2026

Trainee HGV Driver

Brakes
Portbury, ENGLAND, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as a Van Driver!

Salary: £32,617 per year, with a fantastic range of benefits that increase to £42,922 upon qualification!

Working Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, starting between 04:00 - 06:00, with 1 in 3 Saturdays (and a rest day during the week).

Your Journey Begins Here

Kickstart your professional driving career with our world-class, award-winning training and high operational standards. As a Van Driver, you’ll be the face of our business, delivering both food and non-food products to various locations each day. No two days will be the same, and you’ll have the opportunity to meet a diverse range of customers along the way!

You'll also be responsible for:

  • Conducting regular checks on your multi-temperature van.
  • Ensuring DVSA compliance.

Your adventure starts with a comprehensive induction, and before you know it, you’ll be on our award-winning HGV Development Programme. This program will help you gain your Class 2 Driver qualification within just 6 months—then the sky's the limit!

What We’re Looking For

To join our team, you’ll need:

  • A full clean Driving Licence.
  • Ideally, some previous multidrop or van driving experience.
  • A strong ambition and commitment to becoming a qualified HGV 2 driver through our development programme.
  • Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.

Why Choose Us?

In addition to a competitive monthly salary and 31 days of annual leave (including statutory), you can look forward to an array of fantastic benefits:

  • Wagestream: Access to an app that provides early access to your earned salary, supporting your financial wellbeing.
  • Additional Annual Leave: Option to purchase extra days off.
  • Help at Hand: 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your family.
  • Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
  • Sysco Perks: Discounts across a wide range of products and services—from gym memberships to your weekly supermarket shop.
  • Product Discounts: Enjoy our products at heavily discounted prices.
  • Colleague Canteen: Heavily subsidised meals to keep you fueled throughout the day.

Ready to take the next step in your driving career? Join us and be part of something great!

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