* Department: Supply Chain and Operations (Drivers and Operatives)
* Travel: Daily commute only
* Depot Shift Pattern: Early Shift / Mornings
Job Description
£30,774 per year (basic rate £13.15 per hour) plus a great range of benefits
Shift Pattern: Working Day shift Tuesday - Saturday 6:00am - 15:30pm
45 hours per week
Harlow
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Whether you have an in-house or external license, we want you on our team at Brakes, in Harlow. As the UK’s largest foodservice provider, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. You’ll enjoy job security, career development, and a supportive, friendly warehouse team. Plus, with great pay, bonuses, perks, and training opportunities, you’ll have everything you need to succeed.
As a Reach Forklift Truck Driver, you’ll be responsible for picking, packing, and checking top-quality ambient, chilled, and frozen food products, ensuring our trusted drivers get the right orders to some of the UK’s best restaurants and pubs. You’ll be working in a cool environment, but don’t worry—we provide a free thermal uniform to keep you warm.
We believe in growth and opportunity. That’s why 90% of our managers started in this role. With optional accredited training that includes forklift, first aid, and even HGV driving, there’s no limit to where your career can take you. If you’re ambitious, you’ll have plenty of chances to move shifts, change roles, or climb the ladder within the company.
To join us, you’ll need Reach Truck experience as a mandatory requirement. Having a driving license is preferred, and you’ll need your own transport to get to work. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.
This is a great role that offers the opportunity for progression within a large organisation. In addition to a competitive monthly salary, 31 days annual leave (inc. statutory) and company pension, you can also look forward to the following benefits:
* Wagestream – Access to an app that gives you early access to your earned salary and supports financial wellbeing
* The option to purchase additional annual leave
* Help at Hand - Access to 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your family
* Life assurance
* Access to Sysco Perks offering discounts across a wide range of products and services – from gym membership to your weekly supermarket shop
* The ability to purchase our products at hugely discounted prices
* Heavily subsidised colleague canteen
If you're looking for a secure, rewarding, and exciting career, this is your chance! Apply now and become part of Brakes, A Sysco Company.
Additional Information
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. 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.
Brakes
Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!
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