Entry Level
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Gain your Class 2 Licence with fully funded training.
- Starting salary of £602.01 per week, rising to £783.69 per week upon completion.
- Full-time, permanent role working 43 hours per week on a 5 over 7 rolling rota, starting at 4am.
- Based at the Wednesbury Bakery and Distribution depot.
- Benefits include profit share, pension contributions, life assurance, and product discounts.
About the Role
Warburtons is offering a fantastic opportunity to gain your Class 2 Licence through their Driver Academy.
What You'll Be Doing
- You will be trained to gain your Class 2 Licence with all costs covered.
- Upon completion, you will move into a Multi-Drop delivery role.
- You will load your own vehicle and pick orders accurately from delivery notes or an electronic device.
- You will deliver to multiple customers daily, providing top-notch service.
- You will work alongside Distribution and Training Teams.
Training and Qualifications
- Intensive 6-week training course to gain your Class 2 Licence (fully funded).
- Ongoing fully funded Driver CPC training during work hours.
- Opportunity to gain a Class C licence and CPC within a 6-12 month period.
Key Requirements
- Must hold a valid UK driving licence and be able to attain a Class 2 licence and CPC.
- 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.
- Reasonable geographic knowledge.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
- Knowledge of food quality and safety regulations (BRC/AIB standards).
- Basic vehicle maintenance and mechanical knowledge.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work within a team and unsupervised.
Working Hours & Contract
- Contract: Full-time, Permanent
- Hours: Start time is 4am.
- Shifts: 43 hours per week, on a 5 over 7 rolling rota.
Salary
- Starting salary: £602.01 per week.
- Salary upon completion and move into Class 2 position: £783.69 per week.
Benefits
- Discretionary profit share (a slice of the annual profits).
- Award-winning pension scheme with company contributions up to 7%.
- Life assurance.
- Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through the Extra Dough website.
- Continued investment in your personal development.
- Fully stocked kitchens with Warburtons products.
- Support for your health and wellbeing, including free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline, and a comprehensive occupational health service.
- Free onsite parking.
- Hot food served in the canteen.
Location
- Wednesbury Bakery and Distribution depot.
How to Apply
- If you hold a standard driver's licence and are looking for a role with a bit more substance, this could be your moment. Apply now to join the Warburtons team.