Class 2 Delivery Driver

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• Job Title: Class 2 Delivery Driver
• Function: Distribution
• Contract: Permanent

• Hours: 4 on 2 off rota, starting at 04:00
• Location: Biggleswade
• Salary: Basic weekly pay of £707.78 with local allowance of £40.38 per week and a Driver Supplement of £19.23 per week

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join the Distribution Team at Warburtons as we build our latest Distribution Depot in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, and become part of our national network of Distribution Operations across the UK.

Since 1876, we have earned a stellar reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality products across the UK. As we continue to grow, we want YOU to be part of our journey and help usmaintainour first‑class service for our customers.

We believe in creating an environment that’s inclusive, open, and progressive, and we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees. At Warburtons, you’ll findample opportunities to develop your career while contributing to our success.

• Permanent Contract for stability
• Location:
  
  Biggleswade (Initially training and working from Enfield until March 2026)
• Hours:
  
  42 hours per week, starting at 0400

We understand the value of a work‑life balance and offer:

• You will be supported with a 4‑week induction and support from in‑house driver training teams.
• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
• Ongoing CPC Modules – your Driver CPC training is in work hours too, not outside of them
• Award‑winning pension scheme with contributions up to 7% (option to increase after 5 years to 12%)
• Life assurance
• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and your family through our Extra Dough website
• Continued investment in your personal development
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice, and a comprehensive occupational health service – is the 24/7 helpline Grocery Aid, unlimited access to GP appointments and more through Help@Hand

As a Class 2 Delivery Driver, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring smooth, efficient processes while upholding our reputation for exceptional service. Your key responsibilities will include:

• You will like to be an early riser. Your shift will generally start at around 3.30am (although some patterns vary), so it’s an early start, but on the flip side, your afternoons will be your own.
• You will also enjoy plenty of autonomy. As a driver, you’ll be given delivery notes (or an electronic device), from which you’ll accurately pick the orders (either prior to leaving or out on your route) and load your vehicle with bakery products.
• Your knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance mechanical knowledge (in order to be able to relay faults on defect forms) and transport legislation will be key, for example, Driver Hours, working time directive, and the Highway Code for a smooth and safe day.
• Your route for the day will then be loaded into your onboard computer – and you’re off!
• Our drivers deliver to multiple customers each day (who are like family to us), so we need you to provide a quality service that develops strong relationships, exceeds their expectations, and on occasion, be able to manage difficult conversations in a calm and professional manner, as well as acting as an ambassador for our brand with everyone and living our values.
• You will work a defined rotating 5 days a week pattern including weekends. That’s 43 hours a week, although a typical week can sometimes be less than that. All of which will hopefully help you to plan your life around work more easily.

At Warburtons, you are more than a driver! No more spending the day looking for things. You load your own vehicle, so you can find everything a little easier and you’ll be in charge of making sure the orders for your customers are correct as you pick accurately and in full from your delivery notes or electronic device. So, if you’re looking for a role where you’re more hands‑on with your…