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Title: Trainee Class 2 Driver
Function: Distribution
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Starting at 04:00 (4 on 2 off rota)
Must hold a valid UK driving license and be able to attain a Class C licence and CPC within a 6-12 month period.
Knowledge and experience of working in a multi-drop distribution role in a FMCG environment e.g. home delivery.
Knowledge of transport legislation - e.g. Highway Code
Health and Safety knowledge - understands own responsibilities to work safely and considers the safety of others, identifies Health and Safety risks and reports them appropriately
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Reasonable geographic knowledge
Good command of written and spoken English to enable reading of delivery notes, road signs etc. and customer communication
Knowledge of food quality and safety regulations - BRC/AIB standards
Basic vehicle maintenance and mechanical knowledge to be able to relay faults to service provider
Excellent customer service skills with an ability to express views clearly and concisely, develops effective relationships, able to manage confrontation in a calm and professional manner
Team working - be able to work within a team as well as work unsupervised for long periods
Can carry out basic vehicle maintenance - bulb change/oil checks and top up/washer fluids top up /fuelling/ fuses
As the UK’s No.1 bakery brand, we’ve been baking up a storm since 1876. Today, we’re a proud sixth-generation family business, delivering over 70 products to more than 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots—including gluten and wheat-free options.
We’re committed to becoming a net-zero business by 2050 and are passionate about minimising our environmental impact while making a positive difference in the communities we serve.
Be supported by the driver training teams in an intensive 6 week training course, to gain your Class 2 Licence, with no cost to you.
Ongoing fully funded Driver CPC (Your Driver CPC training is in work hours too, not outside of them)
You’ll be an early riser—shifts start 04:00 (some patterns may vary). The upside? Never miss the 3pm school run again.
You’ll enjoy plenty of autonomy. You’ll be given delivery notes (or an electronic device), from which you’ll accurately pick the orders, either at the depot or on the move and load your own vehicle with our baked goods
To help keep your day smooth and safe, knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and transport legislation will be included
Once your route for the day is loaded into your onboard computer, you’re off!
You’ll deliver to multiple customers daily (they’re like family to us), so top-notch service, strong relationships, and professionalism are a must. This includes being able to manage difficult conversations in a calm manner and acting as an ambassador for our brand.
You’ll work a defined rotating 4 days on and 2 days off rota, including weekends. That’s 43 hours a week! All of which will hopefully help you to plan your life around work more easily.
At Warburtons, you’re more than a driver.
There’s no aimless wandering looking for things. You load your own vehicle, making things that little bit easier to find. You’ll also make sure each delivery is picked accurately and in full from your delivery notes or electronic device. So, if you like to be hands-on, love a bit of organisation, and want to keep the nation’s eggs in their soldiers, then hop in and join us on the road to bread-based glory.
Did you know Biggleswade was home to the world’s first-ever seed company, founded by Samuel Wells in the 18th century? Our newest site is perfectly placed just off the A1, giving a gateway to the North and South, as well as handy access to both East and West England too.
With its rich agricultural roots and picturesque River Ivel, Biggleswade is known for its charming weekly markets that date back to the Middle Ages. A place steeped in history—and soon, filled with the smell of freshly baked bread.
And last but by no means yeast... what’s your bread worth?
A slice of the profits (discretionary annual profit share)
Ongoing CPC Modules (Your training is during working hours—so no need to give up your free time)
Award-winning pension scheme with company contributions up to 7% (Rising to 12% with length of service)
Life assurance
Product you’ll love, plus deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough platform
Continued investment in your personal development
Kitchens fully stocked with our tasty products—perfect to enjoy with your daily brew
Apply now and roll with the best.
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.
UK family-owned bakery manufacturer producing bread, rolls, crumpets, flatbreads and other baked goods for consumers nationwide.
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