Job Description
Overview of business and role:
We are the leading office fruit delivery company in the UK. Established in 2006, we have rapidly built a stable client base of over 4,000 office-based companies throughout the UK.
Our North Hub is based in Ashton-Under-Lyne is seeking a well-presented and polite van driver who enjoys working in a stable, customer-facing environment. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and careful handling of sensitive products (fruit crates, milk, other).
You will therefore have experience and knowledge within the following areas:
* Two years’ experience in doing multi-drop deliveries
* Early start every day - around 5.00/6.00 am depends on the route
* Experience of driving a transit van
* Politeness and calmness when driving and in front of clients
* Driving license (no more than 3 points)
* No driving disqualifications within the last 10 years
* Positive "can do" attitude is essential
Benefits of working for us:
* Competitive salary
* Paid holidays and Pension Contribution
* Friendly work environment in a successful growing company
* You are allowed to take some complementary fruit home each day
* Even though you start early, you will finish quite early in the day
* Permanent and stable position
* You will not have to work weekends and Bank Holidays
* We operate an ongoing, tree-planting programme in Malawi (where deforestation is a big problem). By working for us you will be helping the world environment
The role initially will be 25 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday between the hours of 05.00/06.00 am and 02.30 pm. Exact hours will be discussed during the interview.
As part of the recruitment process a background check to verify your identity and a criminal record check will be carried out by an authorised third party. This may be started part way through the recruitment process.