Van Driver UK - Job Description
Location: Odyssey Dining Kitchen, Wimbledon, London
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
About Us
Odyssey Dining is a premium private aviation caterer, delivering high-quality, chef-prepared meals to private jets and VIP clients across the UK and Europe. With kitchens in key cities and a passionate team, we pride ourselves on excellence, reliability, and attention to detail.
The Role
We are looking for a reliable and professional Refrigerated Van Driver to join our team in Wimbledon. You will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of our luxury catering orders to various airports around London and occasionally further afield, ensuring all food is transported under proper temperature controls and arrives in perfect condition.
Key Responsibilities
* Collect prepared catering orders from our Wimbledon kitchen and deliver to private jets at airports (Biggin Hill, Farnborough, Luton, Stansted, Gatwick, Heathrow and others).
Ensure refrigerated van is properly loaded, organised and maintained at required temperatures.
* Handle deliveries with utmost care, maintaining presentation standards (this is high-end, not parcels).
* Liaise professionally with airport handling agents, FBO staff, and occasionally flight attendants or crew.
* Complete delivery paperwork and temperature checks as needed.
* Return delivery equipment (trays, cool boxes, etc.) back to the kitchen.
* Assist with occasional kitchen or warehouse duties as required.
* Represent Odyssey Dining with professionalism and courtesy at all times.
What We’re Looking For
* Full UK driving licence with clean driving record.
* Previous experience driving refrigerated vans or multi-drop delivery (food service, catering, or hospitality a plus).
* Good knowledge of London and surrounding airport routes.
* Reliable, punctual, with a calm and professional attitude.
* Able to handle time-sensitive deliveries with care and attention to detail.
* Flexibility to work varying shifts, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary, based on experience.
* Modern, well-maintained refrigerated vans.
* Uniform provided.
* Supportive, dynamic team environment with high standards and pride in our work.
* Opportunities to grow within a premium, expanding business.