HGV Class 2 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
HGV Multidrop Driver
Salary: Β£36,831.30 / Β£15.74 per hour
Hours: 45hrs + 1 required additional shift every 4 weeks payable at x 1.5
Days Tuesday to Saturday 03.00 Start (8-10 Hour Shift)
Bicester
As an HGV multidrop driver at out Bicester Depot youβll enjoy a professional driving career with world-class, award-winning training and high operational standards. We offer a level of security, stability and opportunity thatβs hard to find.
Youβll start with a thorough induction and learn all the necessary practical skills from vehicle checks and safety at work to what good looks like. Then youβll go out on the road with a Training Support Driver, to learn your route and get ready to go it alone. As a Multi-drop driver, youβll be picking stock from the back of your vehicle at each stop, which keeps your day interesting and breaks the driving up. You will have 8-12 drops each day.
As global food service leaders, we can offer you job security and career progression together with the satisfaction of achieving a driving role with plenty of perks, a generous salary, realistic bonuses and other financial rewards.
At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We donβt want you to βfit our cultureβ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We donβt just look at your CV, weβre more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
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 (Β£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 Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Class 2 Driver roles across Fresh Direct'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 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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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