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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Lorry Driver Class 2

Salary Range
£35,000 - £35,000
£2,917 - £2,917 / mo

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United Kingdom
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

HGV Class 2 (LGV Cat C) Multi Drop Driver

Flexible shifts considered or Core shifts of Monday to Friday shift pattern.

Part-time (full days) or Full Time permanent position, salary based on an average of 48 hours per week Monday to Friday. (Shift start time between 04.30 and 06.30).

Thomas Ridley Foodservice are a leading Foodservice operator. Our mission is to Deliver The Best In Foodservice….

Currently operating predominately within the East of England from two depots, we employ 255 colleagues and distribute in the region of 40,000 cases daily.

The Distribution department is currently recruiting multi drop HGV Class 2 Drivers to join our team working out of our Bury St Edmunds depot. Each driver, once trained will be responsible for delivering quality food deliveries to our customers.

The Duties and Tasks

This is an amazing role within a successful and growing business

Responsible for multi drop delivery of pre-picked multi temp orders to our customers in a safe, legal and professional manner providing excellent customer service.

The Benefits for working for Thomas Ridley:

Free Medi-cash healthcare and benefits plan (after qualifying period)

Free Gym Membership

Staff discount on all products stocked

Employee of the month awards (with cash prize)

Free company uniform

Free on-site parking

Annual Celebration Party and Employee Awards Event

The successful applicant must:

Hold a HGV Class 2 (LGV Cat C) driving licence (maximum 6 points)

Full driver CPC

Be reliable, responsible and used to working in a fast paced environment

Multi Drop Delivery Experience would be an advantage, however full training will be provided

Have good customer service skills essential when making deliveries

Willing to have a DBS check, as a condition of employment

Successful candidates can earn up to £35,000pa pro-rated for part-time.

For further information, please call 01359 270536 and speak to the Transport Manager.

Become part of the Thomas Ridley Foodservice team ‘Delivering the best in foodservice

We are currently on track to grow to £100 Million Sales per annum. Our warehouses are run by Friendly People modern software and are at the leading edge of effectiveness and efficiency because if you don’t have time to do it right then you won’t have time to do it again…

Based Bury St Edmunds

We ask that we are not contacted by any recruitment agencies.

Thank you

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per year

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Gym membership
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Thomas Ridley Foodservice has created a critical incident team to deal with how the company responds to the pandemic, we still have in place to keep colleagues as well as the business safe. PPE, masks, gloves and hand sanitizers gels are provided.

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: EW060223

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Lorry Driver Class 2 roles across Thomas Ridley Foodservice's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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