Overview
Van Driver - Tewkesbury Depot - £14.02 per hour.
You will work as part of our Depot Team to ensure that all orders are delivered to our customers in line with requirements, ensuring everything arrives in the chef’s kitchen in perfect order. This role covers our second deliveries to customers with a start time between approximately 3am and 5am until the route is finished. Part time and full time positions are available.
What You Will Do
* Always deliver first class customer service during deliveries, interacting with customers in a respectful and professional manner.
* Deliver each order as per the delivery instructions; if it is not possible to deliver as instructed, raise this immediately with the Depot team.
* Use GPS navigation, the order system, and a PDA device as part of your duties.
* When delivering to the customer, ensure the order matches the invoice; raise any issues with the Depot Team as needed.
* Adhere to UK driving laws at all times.
* Keep your vehicle clean and tidy at all times in line with the cleaning schedule.
* Conduct a daily walk-round check on your assigned vehicle before departing the depot to ensure it is roadworthy, raising any issues as required.
* Maintain hygiene standards in line with BRC accreditation and our GMP standards.
* Have knowledge of company and statutory Health & Safety, security, and emergency procedures.
What You Will Need
* Full UK driving licence.
* Good understanding of UK driving laws.
* Good understanding of GB domestic drivers’ hours rules.
* Ability to work independently; reliable and conscientious.
* Strong problem solving skills to minimise disruption to customers.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills with an enthusiastic, can-do attitude.
Benefits
* One day off per year for volunteering.
* Generous discounts on our products.
* Cycle to Work Scheme with discounted bikes and cycling equipment.
* Donate through Pay to a Charity of your choice (tax-efficient payroll deduction).
* Employee assistance services for financial, health and wellbeing support.
* Free meals for the team every few months from our fish & chip van or in-house chefs.
About Us
Wellocks is one of the leading UK food distributors in the hospitality industry. We provide fruit, vegetables, dairy, eggs, poultry, meat, store cupboard essentials and more for chefs in restaurant kitchens. We also offer pre-prepared veg and freshly-made pasta as part of our service.
From our beginnings in 1961, we now supply over 1,200 restaurant kitchens across the country. We are part of the William Jackson Food Group, a family-owned business since 1851. Our sister brands include Abel & Cole, Jacksons Bakery and Belazu. Our culture is built on family values and long-standing commitment, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
Thank you for reading our job advert. We strive to reflect our team in all we do. All colleagues are expected to help keep our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying, and to treat everyone with fairness and respect.
If you’re excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for, we encourage you to apply. Good luck!
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