driver Newbury, England
Job description
Hours & Shifts: 04h00 to 10h00 am (30 hours per week) 6 day week cycle
- No drop targets (routes are planned by the ops team and standardised)
- Training in other departments
- Company-provided, high quality vans
- Paid annual leave/holidays
Why work with us, not them?
Our strong community-led values, and people-first approach separate us from our competitors. We are committed to holding ourselves to the highest standards with regards to the environment and sustainability, with all our food made by hand by our incredible team of chefs and bakers utilising fresh, seasonal, local ingredients (where possible) and served to our customers by dedicated, healthy and happy staff. We are Real Living Wage employers.
General Purpose
To ensure delivery of products from the Wholesale Bakery and Kitchen to customers on the delivery plan, making sure that the right product is delivered using the established routes at the right time (agreed delivery time slots for each customer).
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
To collect the invoices from the delivery desk and prepare the trays- Pack the trays for each customer according to the invoices (picking)
- Load the van ensuring the first delivery is the last load (making it easy to unload)
- Report any shortages (picking list)
- Plan/adjust the delivery route according to the list
- Ensure the food products are delivered in clean trays only
- Respect for the company property (Van, Trays, etc.)
- Due diligence in respect of driving laws and regulations (speed limits)
- To report any issues with equipment and tools (van, trays, breakages)
A delivery note is returned to the office, signed by the customer, proving the delivery or (in case of absent customers) that the delivery note is returned signed and dated “customer not present”
- Respect for Food Safety regulations (Honesty Group)
- Last minute Customers/ Coffee Shops delivery requests are fulfilled
- Your availability in the unit if your shift is finished early
To return to the Wholesale Unit at the end of the shift and:
- Inspect the van for:
- Cleanliness (all vans hoovered and sanitised inside each day as per hygiene records)
- Diesel quantity
- General Maintenance (tyre pressure, oil level, service, etc)
- Complete logs and reports
SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITY
- Full & clean UK Drivers Licence
- Availability to work from 3am (shifts start at 4am and finishes at 11.30am)
- Availability to work on Saturdays
- Interest in food and bread products (full training is provided as it is necessary that the driver knows the product range)
- Clean driver licence.
KEY COMPETENCES
- Customer Service Orientated
- Team Player
- Able/Interested in working in a fast paced environment, meeting new customers every day!
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