LGV Class 2 Drivers days (Bedford) 3am/6am starts *New rates*
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Position Overview & Specifications
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd are a privately owned company and one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, currently servicing circa. 1,000 SPAR convenience stores and one of the UK's largest suppliers of catering products to schools, local authorities, public houses, restaurant chains and the leisure industry. Employing more than 7,500 people with a turnover in excess of £1 billion.
We are currently looking to recruit Class 2 Drivers for our BRAND NEW Bedford MK41 7BJ depot.
3 week rotating rota; 40 hour contract
We are offering
- Drivers mate on specific routes
- Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
- 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
- 10% Staff Discount in our SPAR stores
- Access to our colleague benefits scheme which offers a wide range of high street retail, holiday & leisure discounts
- Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
- Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
- Long Service Awards (e.g. 25 years service is £500 in vouchers and extra 4 weeks paid leave)
- Free On-site Car Parking
The job role includes:
- Multi-drop – between 5 and 15 deliveries.
- Roll cage deliveries of products to foodservice establishments using refrigerated vehicles and tail-lifts
- Collection of empty roll cages and customer waste/returns.
- Some hand-ball deliveries are required.
- Majority of start times are between 0300 and 0600
- Nationwide deliveries.
- Some nights out may be required
- Various shift patterns
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Grocery Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for LGV Class 2 Drivers days (Bedford) 3am/6am starts *New rates* roles across Blakemore Logistics's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Grocery Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16 - £16 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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