Overview
Established in Southport in 1975, Nationwide Produce PLC started life as a local produce merchant and today is one of the largest, longest established and most diverse companies in the UK. Covering all sectors of the market; food service, catering, processing, wholesale, export, and retail – our customers are able to buy a full range of vegetables, fruit and exotics from all around the world every day. Working closely with our fantastic supply base, we provide this service to over 1,000 customers throughout Europe, every day of the year.
Job Description
We are looking for a dependable and experienced Van Driver to join our team on a full-time basis. Working 5 days a week on day shifts, the successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out timely multi-drop deliveries of fresh produce to customers, ensuring all goods arrive in excellent condition and providing a high level of customer service.
Responsibilities
* Safely operate a company van to deliver fresh produce to various customer locations.
* Complete multi-drop deliveries efficiently and accurately.
* Load and unload goods, ensuring secure and correct handling of fresh produce.
* Follow planned routes and schedules to meet delivery deadlines.
* Carry out pre-use vehicle checks and report any faults or defects.
* Maintain accurate delivery paperwork and logs.
* Provide excellent customer service and represent the company in a professional manner.
* Willingness to assist in other office related duties, covering colleagues’ workload during absences, involving office computer-based work.
* Interest in food / fresh produce would be beneficial with openness to role development in areas of farm sample collecting and testing.
Skills & Experience Required
* A full UK driving licence.
* Previous van driving experience, ideally within the fresh produce or FMCG sector.
* Experience with multi-drop deliveries is highly desirable.
* Good knowledge of local and regional road networks.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
* A proactive, reliable, and flexible approach to work.
* Strong communication and customer service skills.
Duties may change from time to time in accordance with the changing needs of the company. You will be expected to carry such duties out as normal. If there is any significant change, this will be discussed and agreed with you and may be included in a revised edition of the Job Description; otherwise, more minor changes may be discussed with you at the time of your performance review. If there are any other changes to employment terms and conditions, such as changes to pay or hours, then these will be notified in writing.
All roles develop and change, and this is a natural process due to technological, legal and business advancement. You are expected to embrace such change and show initiative and flexibility where appropriate.
Why work for Nationwide
At Nationwide Produce PLC, we believe in rewarding our people for their hard work and continued effort. As an employee, you will have access to the following benefits:
* Private Medical Insurance
* Continued employment training – we are passionate about progression and career development
* Life insurance covered up to 4 times employees’ salary
* 28 days holiday per annum
* Incentivised charity work – We will match funds raised by an individual employee up to a maximum of £400 per year
* All of the tools of the trade in order to perform your job to the best of your ability
* Excellent working conditions and environment
Nationwide Produce PLC has been in business for almost 50 years. We are one of the largest, longest-established and most diverse produce companies in the UK, with over 300 employees and a group turnover of £204 million for the financial year 2024-25.
We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for the third year running, with 89% of our employees saying Nationwide Produce is a great place to work compared to 54% at a typical UK company. Highlights from our survey show that staff feel trusted, supported with the right resources, treated fairly, safe at work, and confident in our management.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Our aim is to create an environment where everyone belongs. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and promoting equal opportunities.
Joining Nationwide
We are always looking to add to our exceptional teams. We welcome approaches from individuals who are dynamic and inspired to develop a career in the fresh produce industry. Recruiting the right person is integral to our company culture and growth plans.
Job Type: Day Shifts
* Day Shift: 7.30am to 3pm (approx. – subject to work requirements) 35 hrs per week
Reference ID: Van Driver – Newtownabbey
Expected start date: ASAP.
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