Reach Truck Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Reach Truck Driver
Hourly rate of £11.82 (£27,664 + UHP + £1,500 attendance bonus)
Shift Pattern: Sunday - Thursday - 13:00 - 22:30
Premier Park - Park Royal
Choose a warehouse career with real progression potential and where the opportunities for shining stars to grow and develop are endless. As the largest food service provider in the UK, we’re big believers in investing in our people and promoting from within. In fact, almost 90% of our managers started life here as a Warehouse Operative. So, once you join our friendly and supportive warehouse team, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to move shifts, move roles – and move up.
We supply great food to some of the best-known restaurants and pubs. As a Reach Truck Driver, you’ll pick, pack and check the quality of these ambient, refrigerated and frozen food items, ready for our drivers to deliver. It starts with a full induction. But with our backing and optional accredited training that includes first aid and HGV driving, there’s no limit to your potential or how far you could go.
To join us as a Reach Truck Driver, experience is required. More importantly, you’ll have an eye for detail and the right attitude to thrive in a fast-paced culture. You’ll also need to be comfortable in a cool environment (we’ll provide a free thermal uniform to keep you warm). In return, you’ll enjoy initiatives like our Changing gears programme, where we’ll train you to gain your HGV licence within 6 months, as well as benefits such as:
Generous annual leave with option to buy more- Heavily discounted quality food, hotels and restaurants
- Reward, recognition and referral schemes
- Pension scheme
- Charitable events to get involved with
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free onsite parking with electric points
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A health and wellbeing programme, to look after you.
People will always need to eat. So, we’ll always need to deliver food.
Join our valuable warehouse team and see how far you could go with us.
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At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re 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 Brakes and we recognise that Brakes 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 (£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: Taxi & Car Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Reach Truck Driver roles across Brakes'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 Taxi & Car Services.
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 £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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