At Dunsters Farm, we're offering just that. We're seeking a Class 1 Nights Trunk Driver to join our Oswestry team .
You'll be working on a permanent basis, Term Time only on a 5-day Sun-Thurs shift pattern, contracted to 40hrs per week, with start times between 10:00pm and 06:00am. This role will require flexibility on your working week as some days will be longer than others.
Pay, benefits and more:
As a Class 1 Trunk Driver, you'll receive:
* Annual salary: £30,000 Term Time working 39 weeks per year
* On-going annual CPC training
* Dunsters Farm discount scheme after probation
* Benefits: A wide range of benefits including 32 days holiday, life insurance, staff discounts and a health cash plan covering opticians, dentist, physio, and more.
What does "term time only" mean?
You will only be required to be on shift for 39 weeks per year ( term time), for the other 13 weeks (generally school holidays) you will not be required to work, however you will be paid pro rata, meaning you still get paid monthly throughout the year, regardless of whether you are on shift or not.
What you'll do on a typical day:
* Distributing frozen and ambient goods during the evening between both sites
* Ensure vehicle checks and defects are completed prior to starting your journey each day and take action as required.
* Collect any paperwork for goods distributed.
* Check off all goods at point of delivery with the loading team.
* Assist with Loading and Unloading
* Adhere to health & safety and road traffic regulations and procedures.
* Maintain contact with the office and report any issues back to the relevant person.
* Maintaining and recording product and vehicle temperatures.
* Keeping your vehicle and trailer clean and tidy, ensuring it is washed on a weekly basis and brushed inside and out.
* Refuel your vehicle daily and record fuel drawn.
What we are looking for:
* Class 1 License
* Manual handling experience (desirable)
* Foodservice delivery experience (desirable)
* Good driving record and correct licence (essential)
* Good spoken and written communication skills
* The ability to complete record sheets and paperwork.
* Flexible and 'can do' attitude
A great fit for a growing team: We're a small, driven team looking for someone who's passionate about customer service and wants a role that works around their family commitments. If that sounds like you, let's have a chat
What is the company like?
Established in 1963, Dunsters Farm are a family run foodservice delivering chilled, ambient and non-food products to catering customers with depots in Bury and Oswestry.
We are a purpose driven company that is growing year on year. Proud winners of the Family Business of the Year Awards 2024 & Good Employment Charter's Flexible Working Award 2022. We are proud Members of The Greater Manchester Employment Charter and a Real Living Wage employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person