Driver - Class 1

Join Our Team as an HGV Class 1 Driver!

Salary: £42,922 plus a £1,500 attendance bonus! Enjoy additional earnings with 10% extra from 6pm and 20% from 10pm.

On-Target Earnings: Achieve over £47,000!

Hours: 45 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 5 over 7 days

Start Times: Vary between 1pm and 11pm, with shift enhancements available after 6pm.

Location: Portbury, Bristol

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding driving career? Join us as an HGV Class 1 driver and experience world-class training and high operational standards. We offer a unique blend of security, stability, and growth opportunities that are hard to find!

Your journey begins with a comprehensive induction, where you’ll spend a week in the classroom before hitting the road. You’ll master essential skills, from vehicle checks to workplace safety, and then team up with a Training Support Driver to learn your route and prepare for independent driving.

What sets us apart is our commitment to your development. If you’re a Class 2 (Cat C minimum) driver with valid CPC cards, we have exciting programs to help you advance your career—from Training Support Driver to Shift Management. Plus, you’ll enjoy fantastic benefits, including:

• Subsidised hot meals in our staff canteen
• Heavily discounted quality food through staff sales
• Reward, recognition, and referral schemes
• Free onsite parking
• Pension scheme
• Generous annual leave with the option to buy more
• Opportunities to participate in charitable events
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing programme

At Brakes, we’re driven by a passion for food and feeding the nation. As the UK’s largest foodservice supplier, we deliver top-quality fresh and frozen food to renowned pubs, restaurants, schools, caterers, care homes, and hospitals. Our dedicated team of 6,000 is proud to be part of this vital service, and we’re excited to grow even further!

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