Join Our Team as a Van Delivery Driver at Salvo 1968!
Who is Salvo?
We’re Salvo—proud to be the UK’s leading online Italian food wholesaler. Our story began in 1968, when our founder, Salvatore Cumbo, spotted a simple but powerful opportunity: helping London’s growing Italian restaurant scene source truly authentic ingredients. What started at his kitchen table soon became Britain’s first fine Italian food importing business.
Rooted in family values and a deep love for good food, Salvo has grown from a local supplier into a nationwide operation with four depots and a tech-enabled platform serving restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, and delis across the UK.
We’ve kept the warmth and personal touch of our early days while embracing innovation—whether that’s through our user-friendly app, late cut-off times, or expert customer care team. And yes, Salvatore’s original kitchen table still sits in our head office, reminding us of where it all began.
If you're excited to be part of a company with heritage, heart, and a bold vision for the future of food, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
Are you a responsible, customer-oriented Class 2 HGV Delivery Driver looking for an exciting opportunity? Salvo 1968, a leading Italian food wholesaler based in Cheshunt, is seeking a reliable Class 2Delivery Driver to join our dedicated team. Drive with us and help deliver the finest Italian goods to our depots and customers.
Position: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Working Hours: 40 Hours per week, starting at 6am from Monday to Friday.
* Saturday work may be required on a rota basis
Role Responsibilities:
* Vehicle Checks: Conduct daily walk-around checks of vehicles and equipment, ensuring functionality and cleanliness. Maintain records.
* Driving & Safety: Follow speed and weight limits, adhere to Road Safety Regulations, and manage tachograph usage. Report incidents immediately.
* Load Security: Secure and handle loads carefully. Use devices to record deliveries and ensure proper storage of chilled items.
* Maintenance: Keep the vehicle clean; smoking/vaping in the vehicle is prohibited.
* Communication: Maintain contact with the depot, providing updates and completing paperwork on time.
* PPE: Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment at all times.
* Brand Representation: Uphold a professional demeanour as a representative of the Salvo brand.
* Additional Duties: Assist with deliveries on non-driving days and perform other tasks as needed.
Person Specification:
* A clean, relevant drivers license
* Physically capable of handling heavy loads (within safety limits).
* A positive, flexible attitude with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
* A team player with a professional, customer-friendly approach.
* High attention to detail and safety awareness.
Benefits:
* Career Development: We are committed to your growth and learning. Our comprehensive learning platform offers access to hundreds of online modules designed to help you enhance your skills and advance your career.
* Holidays: From 2025, Enjoy our new generous holiday allowance of 31 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with length of service.
* Wellness Day: We care about your well-being! Each year, take one additional wellness day on us to recharge. (From 2025)
* Discounts: Benefit from a 15% discount on trade prices at Salvo 1968.
* Health & Wellbeing Support: Access a range of support services, including mental health assistance (remote counselling), legal guidance, and financial advice through our Employee Assistance Programme.
* Team Socials: Participate in our vibrant team culture with annual Christmas and summer parties.
* Enhanced Family Leave: We offer up to six months of fully paid maternity/adoption leave, six weeks of fully paid paternity leave, and enhanced shared parental leave, based on length of service.
* Time Off for Fertility Treatment: We understand the importance of family planning. Employees receiving fertility treatment or supporting a partner undergoing treatment can take paid leave for up to six sessions per year.
* Paid Leave for Carers: We support those with caring responsibilities by offering up to five paid leave days per year.
* Paid Company Sick Leave: Employees who have completed their probationary period are entitled to one week of fully paid sick leave.
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