Brakes Group
Brakes Group Headquarters Location
Enterprise House Eureka Business Park Ashford,
Kent TN25 4AG
United Kingdom
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About Brakes Group
Your local pub, your favourite restaurant, your children’s schools all have one thing in common – Brakes UK. There are a lot of hungry mouths to feed out there and every day we deliver 1.5 million award-winning products from our fleet of 2000 trucks to thousands of restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, hospitals and care homes in every corner of the UK. Our customers count on us for exceptional food and service, and as our response to Covid-19 proved, our 6,000-strong workforce is dedicated to playing their vital part in feeding the nation. We take pride in building our inclusive culture that enables all of our colleagues to bring their whole-selves to work. And with a business built on quality, reliability, innovation and trust, it’s no surprise that when it comes to career opportunities and developing our colleagues, we know what we’re doing.
We’re growing and we’re always on the lookout for people who share our big appetite for success. We care about where our food comes from, which is why we offer complete traceability on all our products. Not to mention our commitment to responsible sourcing - from Red Tractor accredited meat, poultry and fruit and veg to MSC certified fish and seafood, every product in our extensive range has been developed by our food development chefs or chosen with chefs and their customers in mind, making sure we deliver quality and taste with every bite.
Feed your ambition. Deliver your future. Start your journey here...We’re growing and we’re always on the lookout for people who share our big appetite for success. We care about where our food comes from, which is why we offer complete traceability on all our products. Not to mention our commitment to responsible sourcing - from Red Tractor accredited meat, poultry and fruit and veg to MSC certified fish and seafood, every product in our extensive range has been developed by our food development chefs or chosen with chefs and their customers in mind, making sure we deliver quality and taste with every bite.
Here at Brakes, we have a simple mission – to be our customers' most valued and trusted business partner. And as we have been serving chefs across the food industry for over 60 years, with a business built on quality, reliability, innovation and trust, it’s no surprise that we know we’re doing.
And with a culture where everyone works together as one team to be the best we can be, with a real focus on our brilliant people, there is no doubt that we have the right ingredients to make your career a successful one. So whether you are interested in driving, warehouse operations, logistics and supply chain, finance, food, sales or administration we’ll have the right opportunity for you.
Working at Brakes UK centres around our Values and we live and breathe them in all that we do. If you share them, you’ll love working for us! Our values are:
• Integrity - Committed to doing the right thing
• Inclusiveness - Creating an open, diverse and respectful environment
• Excellence - In everything we do
• Teamwork - Working as one to help our customers succeed
• Responsibility - to our customers, colleagues, shareholders and communities
If you’re looking for development we can help you achieve your aspirations. We have clear career paths and learning programmes which will support you at every step of the way. We also have a whole range of Apprenticeships and a Graduate Programme so there really is something for you at every level of your career whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned professional. And being part of Sysco – the Global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products; the opportunities really are endless.
Start your journey today….
Apprenticeship Scheme...And with a culture where everyone works together as one team to be the best we can be, with a real focus on our brilliant people, there is no doubt that we have the right ingredients to make your career a successful one. So whether you are interested in driving, warehouse operations, logistics and supply chain, finance, food, sales or administration we’ll have the right opportunity for you.
Working at Brakes UK centres around our Values and we live and breathe them in all that we do. If you share them, you’ll love working for us! Our values are:
• Integrity - Committed to doing the right thing
• Inclusiveness - Creating an open, diverse and respectful environment
• Excellence - In everything we do
• Teamwork - Working as one to help our customers succeed
• Responsibility - to our customers, colleagues, shareholders and communities
If you’re looking for development we can help you achieve your aspirations. We have clear career paths and learning programmes which will support you at every step of the way. We also have a whole range of Apprenticeships and a Graduate Programme so there really is something for you at every level of your career whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned professional. And being part of Sysco – the Global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products; the opportunities really are endless.
Start your journey today….
Feed your ambition and deliver your future with an apprenticeship or as part of our graduate scheme at Brakes – earn while you learn and have fun along the way!
Apprenticeships
We love to grow our own talent and are committed to setting people up for success. We have invested heavily in our apprenticeship offer for both new talent and our existing colleagues. There is something for everyone at Brakes! Our apprenticeships include Supply Chain Practitioner, Warehousing, Business Administration, Infrastructure Technician and of course we also have our HGV driver apprenticeship, where apprentices will learn how to be a great Brakes driver! In addition to this we have a hugely successful ‘Warehouse 2 Wheels’ programme where our warehouse colleagues can train for their HGV license and learn to become a driver.
Benefits of being an apprentice with Brakes Group are endless – not only will you be part of a hugely successful company, but you’ll earn while you learn, receive supported training with a mentor throughout, you’ll get an NUS card, Brakes colleague benefits, and we pay well above national minimum apprentice pay. Apply today and feed your ambition, deliver your future!
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Graduates Programme...Apprenticeships
We love to grow our own talent and are committed to setting people up for success. We have invested heavily in our apprenticeship offer for both new talent and our existing colleagues. There is something for everyone at Brakes! Our apprenticeships include Supply Chain Practitioner, Warehousing, Business Administration, Infrastructure Technician and of course we also have our HGV driver apprenticeship, where apprentices will learn how to be a great Brakes driver! In addition to this we have a hugely successful ‘Warehouse 2 Wheels’ programme where our warehouse colleagues can train for their HGV license and learn to become a driver.
Benefits of being an apprentice with Brakes Group are endless – not only will you be part of a hugely successful company, but you’ll earn while you learn, receive supported training with a mentor throughout, you’ll get an NUS card, Brakes colleague benefits, and we pay well above national minimum apprentice pay. Apply today and feed your ambition, deliver your future!
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Graduate Programme
We’re proud of our graduate programme and see it as our way to grow our own future leaders. Our graduates get the opportunity to work within supply chain – seeing all aspects of the operation from depot level and beyond. Placements include the opportunity to work in Warehouse, Distribution, Engineering and Environment, Stock and Product Supply.
We also have a finance graduate programme, so if numbers, budgets and keeping the business on track is more your thing, this could be the perfect option for you!
Our graduate experience offers structured learning and access to a whole realm of skills and courses including; Leadership Essentials, Business Improvement Techniques (Lean methodology), Finance, People Management and lots more
Meals and More - our registered charity!We’re proud of our graduate programme and see it as our way to grow our own future leaders. Our graduates get the opportunity to work within supply chain – seeing all aspects of the operation from depot level and beyond. Placements include the opportunity to work in Warehouse, Distribution, Engineering and Environment, Stock and Product Supply.
We also have a finance graduate programme, so if numbers, budgets and keeping the business on track is more your thing, this could be the perfect option for you!
Our graduate experience offers structured learning and access to a whole realm of skills and courses including; Leadership Essentials, Business Improvement Techniques (Lean methodology), Finance, People Management and lots more
About Meals & More...
Why is Meals & More important?
According to latest figures from the Child Poverty Action Group, over 4m children in the UK are living in poverty. That children should still be going hungry in the 21st century, and in one of the richest countries on the planet, is nothing short of outrageous.
Brakes aims to alleviate holiday hunger for these children in the most deprived areas of the UK - facilitating holiday provision clubs through funding and partnership with local providers.
What is Meals & More ?
Meals & More tackles holiday hunger and social isolation suffered by children who have access to free school meals during term time, but for whom there is no sponsored food provision during school holidays. We support children with nutritious food, activities and a safe environment for children aged 2-18 to attend, in areas of most need.
How does it work?
We work with delivery partners (the charitable organisations on the ground who run these clubs) and supplier supporters, who help fund the clubs and offer in-kind support like free stock and cooking classes (we are planning to extend this to our customers late this year).
Achievements
The programme has been operational for two and a half years and has gained significant momentum and support, quadrupling in size in just a year from 2016, feeding over 9,000 children and providing over 100,000 meals through 154 clubs during 2017. We are ahead of target in terms of number of clubs, and well on the way to our overall goal of reaching 25,000 children.
Research
We are evaluating the programme through a supported PhD, in partnership with the Northumbria University. The research findings add credibility to our position and drive considerable interest from industry, parliament and other stakeholders, and it’s an essential pillar of the programme, that requires considerable support.
BE PART OF A COMPANY THAT WANTS TO HELP #MEALS&MORE
FOODSERVICE OPERATOR OF THE YEAR 2019 and 2020! There is no better foodservice operator to work for!Why is Meals & More important?
According to latest figures from the Child Poverty Action Group, over 4m children in the UK are living in poverty. That children should still be going hungry in the 21st century, and in one of the richest countries on the planet, is nothing short of outrageous.
Brakes aims to alleviate holiday hunger for these children in the most deprived areas of the UK - facilitating holiday provision clubs through funding and partnership with local providers.
What is Meals & More ?
Meals & More tackles holiday hunger and social isolation suffered by children who have access to free school meals during term time, but for whom there is no sponsored food provision during school holidays. We support children with nutritious food, activities and a safe environment for children aged 2-18 to attend, in areas of most need.
How does it work?
We work with delivery partners (the charitable organisations on the ground who run these clubs) and supplier supporters, who help fund the clubs and offer in-kind support like free stock and cooking classes (we are planning to extend this to our customers late this year).
Achievements
The programme has been operational for two and a half years and has gained significant momentum and support, quadrupling in size in just a year from 2016, feeding over 9,000 children and providing over 100,000 meals through 154 clubs during 2017. We are ahead of target in terms of number of clubs, and well on the way to our overall goal of reaching 25,000 children.
Research
We are evaluating the programme through a supported PhD, in partnership with the Northumbria University. The research findings add credibility to our position and drive considerable interest from industry, parliament and other stakeholders, and it’s an essential pillar of the programme, that requires considerable support.
BE PART OF A COMPANY THAT WANTS TO HELP #MEALS&MORE
We are very proud to have won 12 awards at the 2020 Quality Food Awards, including the coveted Foodservice Operator of the Year for the 2nd year running!
Thank you to all of our colleagues who work extremely hard to offer our customers the very best of the best!
Thank you to all of our colleagues who work extremely hard to offer our customers the very best of the best!
Number of Employees in Brakes Group
5,001 to 10,000
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