Average Tonne Driver salary in the UK

Role Details:Shift Times: 4am Start Time (8/10 hour route)Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour (+ £1.15 for any hours worked between 10pm and 6am)Overtime: Premiums are payable after 42 hours at time and a quarterShift Pattern: 5 from 7 - Monday to SaturdayWorkload: On average between 10 to 35 drops per dayWhy Greencore?Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.SouthamptonA distribution depot serving convenience retailers and forecourts in the region. The depot operates a fleet of 35 vehicles on 36 routes.What you'll be doingFull training will be provided if successful in this role but are looking for the following knowledge and experience :Loading Customer orders from Warehouse to vehicleEnsuring all orders correct with delivery notesDelivering customer order in correct mannerFollowing Health and safety and driving lawsEnsuring all trays are stacked neatly in the truck and empty tray from customersMaintaining cleanliness and tidiness in vans/areas at all timesEnsuring all PPE issued is worn at all timesWhat we're looking for:Being great with people is essential. In fact, this is the first thing we look for when we recruit a Greencore driver. Of course, you also need to have a full UK driving licence held for at least six months with a maximum of 6 points. We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity.What you'll get in return .Competitive salary and job-related benefitsHolidaysPension up to 8% matchedLife insurance up to 4x salaryCompany share save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformFree car parkingEnhanced parental leave and menopause policiesWe're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.

Driver - 7.5 TonneMultiple UK locationsSalary DOE up to circa £31,000We are proud to working in partnership with our Client, a market leader in their field, to recruit Drivers (7.5 Tonne) based in various UK locations. The successful Candidate will drive either 7.5 tonne or Van vehicles to distribute items such as agricultural products & equipment, alongside some warehousing duties including handballing in preparation for distribution.We have a range of roles including Permanent, Fixed Term and Zero Hour Contracts depending on requirements.Locations include:Newark-on-Trent, NottinghamshireFenstanton, CambridgeshireGreat Staughton, CambridgeshirePocklington, East Riding of YorkshireThe BenefitsThe benefits of a Driver (7.5 Tonne) for this Company will include:-33 days holiday, including bank holidays.Company Pension.Private Medical Cover (including dependants with 50% company contributions).Company Bonus Scheme.Supportive of Professional Development.Competitive salary DOE.Full induction & training.The RoleThe core responsibilities of a the Driver (7.5 Tonne) will include; but not limited to:Loading & unloading your vehicle with company products and equipment.Ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of customer orders, utilising the most efficient routes.Assisting in the unloading and movement of stock within the depot.Safely operating a Counter Balance Fork Lift Truck (desirable).Administrative duties such as maintaining vehicle records, tachograph charts, order and delivery documentation.Supporting customers with enquiries, ensuring the customer experience and professionalism at all times, whether over the phone or face to face.The CandidateThe ideal Driver (7.5 Tonne) will be able to demonstrate:A customer centric approach with excellent communication skills.Health & Safety, fire safety & environmental awareness.Warehouse & stock management experience, including IT literacy.CPC licence & Digital Tacho Card.Fork lift truck licence (Counterbalance) - desirable.Driving licence (Cat C).Thank you for your interest in this vacancy and good luck with your application.If you have not heard from a member of the Future Prospects team within 7 days from your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback.The services of Future Prospects are those of an Employment Agency.

Driver - 7.5 TonneMultiple UK locationsSalary DOE up to circa £31,000We are proud to working in partnership with our Client, a market leader in their field, to recruit Drivers (7.5 Tonne & Van) based in various UK locations. The successful Candidate will drive either 7.5 tonne or Van vehicles to distribute items such as agricultural products & equipment, alongside some warehousing duties including handballing in preparation for distribution.We have a range of roles including Permanent, Fixed Term and Zero Hour Contracts depending on requirements.Locations include:Newark-on-Trent, NottinghamshireFenstanton, CambridgeshireGreat Staughton, CambridgeshirePocklington, East Riding of YorkshireThe BenefitsThe benefits of a Driver (7.5 Tonne & Van) for this Company will include:-33 days holiday, including bank holidays.Company Pension.Private Medical Cover (including dependants with 50% company contributions).Company Bonus Scheme.Supportive of Professional Development.Competitive salary DOE.Full induction & training.The RoleThe core responsibilities of a the Driver (7.5 Tonne & Van) will include; but not limited to:Loading & unloading your vehicle with company products and equipment.Ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of customer orders, utilising the most efficient routes.Assisting in the unloading and movement of stock within the depot.Safely operating a Counter Balance Fork Lift Truck (desirable).Administrative duties such as maintaining vehicle records, tachograph charts, order and delivery documentation.Supporting customers with enquiries, ensuring the customer experience and professionalism at all times, whether over the phone or face to face.The CandidateThe ideal Driver (7.5 Tonne & Van) will be able to demonstrate:A customer centric approach with excellent communication skills.Health & Safety, fire safety & environmental awareness.Warehouse & stock management experience, including IT literacy.CPC licence & Digital Tacho Card.Fork lift truck licence (Counterbalance) - desirable.Driving licence (Cat C).Thank you for your interest in this vacancy and good luck with your application.If you have not heard from a member of the Future Prospects team within 7 days from your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedbackThe services of Future Prospects are those of an Employment Agency.