Are you passionate about providing exceptional service and enjoy working independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? A Vending Operative – Fresh Food will ensure a high level of customer service providing full and hygienically clean fridges which are prepared to deliver maximum sales across the operational base. This role is mobile visiting multiple client sites daily and restocking/cleaning our Fresh Milk Coffee and our Fresh Food Fridges & Hubs, whilst being a friendly point of contact on site for clients during your visits. This is a permanent role working 45hrs per week.
Your Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* This is a Physical Job – you’ll spend lots of time on your feet and there is some heavy lifting involved- you’ll be loading a 3.5-tonne van 5 times a week with fresh food.
* As you’ll be out in the field, driving to client premises on your own for the most part, it’s important to be motivated, self-sufficient plus able to problem-solve - your manager is around for support too of course.
* You’ll be provided with a list of clients and locations to visit daily: beyond that you should be able to map your day once you’re familiar with your client sites (good with planning routes)
* You are the proud face of Selecta and will be approached with problems and feedback from our clients when on site. You’ll enjoy developing individual client relationships at the sites you look after, and should equally be able to deal with challenging client complaints
* This is a ‘Multi-drop’ job, expect to visit many different locations/client sites per day: good time planning and fast, efficient working is essential. Working in the parameters of food hygiene delivery regulations is a must.
* Monitor and reduce your wastage on fresh food weekly.
* Monitor food temperature and comply to hygiene standards
* Have an excellent eye for detail – what looks good and engages our clients
* At each site visit, you’ll update a special app to reflect stock refilled (and other bits.) We’ll provide full training on how to use the App, but you must be comfortable with modern technology and able to use basic applications on a smart phone.
* Early starts are a must in this role, we want our clients to have the best service as early as possible
* Be proactive in managing changes, adding new products to orders and engaging with your Area Leader and the Fresh Food team to ensure we have little menu fatigue.
Requirements
* UK driving license with no more than 6 points
* Ability to manage time effectively.
* Provide high level of service to customers.
* To ensure your work route is adhered to at all times.
* To complete all the relevant stock and cash controls.
* Right to work in the UK permanently
At Selecta, we are committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion, embracing our differences to achieve our common goal. We are united in our principle of making people feel great, and we are grounded by our purpose to create more moments of joy for everyone through our ways of working. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Benefits
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* Life assurance equivalent to 2x your yearly salary
* Five weeks of occupational paid sick leave for added security
* Extended leave policy for greater flexibility
* Free parking at our Head Office and other depot locations
* Unlimited coffee and tea to keep you refreshed
* Clear career progression paths with development opportunities
* Strong leadership support to help you thrive
* Employee recognition scheme to celebrate your contributions
* Mental health and wellbeing support, including access to mental health first aiders