Class 2 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: Scarborough, YO11 3YT
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £29,120pa
Company: Cooplands Bakery
What will my role look like?
Our Transport manager is looking for a reliable and hardworking HGV Driver to join the team, if you are an HGV or Class 2 driver looking for work/life balance and knowing your shift patterns in advance this might just be the right move for you.
As a HGV Driver your typical day starts between 2:00am and 3:00am, you will start your early morning shift at our Bakery, complete checks and load your vehicle with Cooplands products. Once this is complete, it is time to hit the road! You will travel along a structured route delivering products to our retail destinations, and after your delivery drops are complete, you will head back to the bakery and prepare your vehicle for the following day.
This is a full-time 40 hours permanent opportunity with guaranteed contracted hours inclusive of 45 minute paid breaks. We operate on a 7-week rolling shift pattern (including weekends), so you can enjoy a healthy work/life balance knowing your guaranteed shift patterns in advance.
Due to the role being physically demanding with repetitive heavy lifting, we are looking for a physically fit individual who enjoys early mornings and working in a routine driven fast-paced environment.
Candidate Requirements:
Class 2 License
Up to date CPC (All CPC hours included in working week and paid)
Physically capable as heavy lifting will be involved
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Available for early morning starts between 2am and 3am
Experience Preferred but not essential
Benefits & Rewards
To show our appreciation for your hard work, we have a range of benefits you can take advantage of
25% Cooplands Staff Discount
Overtime paid and time and a half for any hours over 40 per week
Full company uniform
30 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays and rising up to 33 days with long service
Pension Scheme
Progression & career opportunities
Recognition rewards
Discretionary Sickness pay
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Apply today to start your fantastic career as our HGV Driver! To apply please email a copy of your CV to applications@eurogarages.com with the reference 'HGV Driver - Scarborough'
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: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Class 2 Driver roles across Cooplands Bakery'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 Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
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 £29,120 - £29,120 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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