Lead Driver HGV - Night Shift
1. Full-time
2. Department: Supply Chain and Operations (Drivers and Operatives)
3. Compensation: up to GBP0 - yearly
Job Description
Lead Driver Bicester
Shift : Sunday to Thursday between 9pm and 9am.
45hrs per week.
Job purpose
If you are an HGV Class 1 Licence holder with an in-date CPC card and Digital Tachograph looking for career progression and an opportunity to share your knowledge and experience then you could become a Lead Driver within our Fresh Direct Depot based in Bicester.
The Lead Driver supports the Transport team with delivering our fantastic products to our valuable customers. This role role-models the highest quality of service to our customers and acts as a SME on customer routes. With this knowledge, this role coaches the drivers in their pod on best practice along routes and how to interact with customers.
You’ll need to have strong communication skills and be able to develop good working relationships with colleagues and customers alike. You’ll need to be able to prioritise workload, keeping the team updated and motivated to work together. You’ll be welcomed into the Transport office space and be willing to participate in development towards day-to-day objectives as Lead Driver. You can expect some office based administration to complete so you will need to be comfortable with using Microsoft word and excel as well as completing paperwork accurately.
In addition to a competitive monthly salary, 31 days annual leave (inc. statutory) and company pension, you can also look forward to the following benefits:
4. Wagestream – Access to an app that gives you early access to your earned salary and supports financial wellbeing
5. The option to purchase additional annual leave
6. Help at Hand - Access to 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your family
7. Life assurance
8. Access to Sysco Perks offering discounts across a wide range of products and services – from gym membership to your weekly supermarket shop
9. The ability to purchase our products at hugely discounted prices
To enjoy the rewards of joining our supportive team, apply now.
Qualifications
10. Coach drivers on Sysco GB values and expected behaviours and the highest standards of customer service
11. Accompany new and less experienced drivers on routes
12. Able to cover routes that are unknown or less experienced
13. Proper use of and adherence to process for all systems including, Convey, Samsara, Verizon and STS
14. Accurate record of driving hours including POA, break and other work
15. Deliver quality products to customers within the local area doing up to 25 drops each day
16. Highly proficient in the use of all delivery media including cages and pallets
17. Resolve customer issues by signposting to correct mechanisms
18. Excellent product recognition to be able to efficiently pick a large range of products from the back of your vehicle at each stop to fulfil customer orders
19. Work and act within company policy and legislation
20. Accurately complete daily driver paperwork and customer invoices
21. Adhere to H&S and Food Safety policies and procedures and any other business requirements
22. Grow and maintain great relationships with customers
23. Participate in trainings and refreshers as needed
Additional Information
At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
Fresh Direct
Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, at Fresh Direct we are dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs, cooks and caterers we serve across the country. We are the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain, bringing the best of the seasons to chefs’ menus.
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