Class 2 Driver

Durham, England, gb

Role: Class 2 Driver
Location: Durham, DH1 2HE
Contract: Permanent/ 40 Hours 
Salary: £31,000 - £32,000
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-hour permanent opportunity with guaranteed contracted hours inclusive of 45 minutes 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
  • 24/7 access to virtual GP & wellbeing service 

    • Apply today to start your fantastic career as our HGV Driver! To apply please email a copy of your CV to with the reference 'Cooplands HGV Driver – Durham 104046'

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