We’re looking for a reliable, hands‑on Events Assistant & Driver. This role is practical and hands‑on; perfect for someone who prefers to be out and about. You will drive our food truck across the UK to support our food tasting events, load and drive our branded 3.5‑tonne vans, set up tasting sessions, and serve apetito food to prospective customers. You’ll work with marketing and sales teams at events such as trade shows and exhibitions.
This role is based at our UK Headquarters in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, with travel across the country.
Salary for this role is £28,000-£30,000 per annum + bonus + benefits.
Responsibilities
* Driving our 3.5‑tonne vans to events
* Loading/unloading the van and setting up event equipment
* Heating and preparing food to expected standards
* Ensuring food safety compliance
* Serving food to customers and prospects as part of tasting events
* Supporting sales team members on‑site during events
* Working with the sales team to plan logistics and event schedules
* Keeping vans and event equipment clean, safe, and road/event ready
Required qualifications
* Full UK manual driving licence (held for at least 2 years)
* Passion for customer service
* Experience in a customer service role
* Organised and able to manage your time
* A dependable, can‑do attitude and good timekeeping
* Able to work independently and use initiative
* Team player – able to work with others to achieve shared goals
* Basic computer skills
* Willingness to travel across the UK, including overnight stays (typically twice per week)
* Comfortable with physical work and early starts
* Flexible approach to working hours (including occasional weekends)
Desirable qualifications
* Experience in a driving or delivery role
* Experience serving food in a hospitality setting
* Experience setting up or supporting events
* Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
* Basic Health & Safety knowledge
* HGV driving licence preferred
* Competitive salary – accredited Living Wage employer
* 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
* Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year
* Discretionary annual bonus scheme
* Pension scheme – employer matched contributions up to 4%
* Life assurance scheme worth at least 1× annual salary
* Subsidised canteen
* Free parking
* Free turkey or voucher at Christmas
* apetito perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and retail discounts
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