Class 2 Driver

Olleco; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice sustainability company is seeking a Class 2 Driver in Chester-le-Street to deliver premium cooking oil and collect used cooking oil. Responsibilities include managing 20-30 stops per day and handling weights over 20kg. Candidates must have a valid Class 2 licence without serious endorsements, while previous multi-drop experience is welcomed but not necessary. Join a team that values safety and environmental impact while offering attractive benefits including a competitive salary and support for career development.

Benefits

Pension

Medical cash plan

Life assurance

22 days’ holiday (increasing with service)

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 2 driving licence.
• No serious driving offences are allowed.
• Previous multi-drop experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver premium cooking oil and collect used cooking oil.
• Handle 20 - 30 customer stops daily.
• Perform manual handling tasks with weights exceeding 20kg.

Skills

Class 2 driving licence without DR10 or IN10

No more than six points on licence

Experience in multi drop, delivery or collection role

Education

Full CPC card

Job description

Class 2 Driver (Multi Drop)

Chester le Street, County Durham

£36,792 per annum, plus benefits including pension, medical cash plan, life assurance, and 22 days’ holiday (increasing with length of service).

This is an amazing opportunity to help make a difference and save the planet by making things happen in a ground-breaking and growing business who put safety at the heart of everything they do.

As a Multi Drop Class 2 Driver based at our Chester le Street Depot, you get to be part of a supportive team and play an active part in helping the environment.

What do we offer?

• Saturday overtime paid at time and a half
• Working hours predominately weekday-based
• A paid trial day see if you like us!
• We encourage continuous learning and provide opportunities for you to develop your career - did you know almost 80% of our managers have been promoted internally?
• Family leave enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Wellbeing support free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme hire a bike and accessories, saving on tax and national insurance
• Colleague networks a range of forums and schemes that support social events and the local community
• Coaching, training and support if you have the right interpersonal skills we’ll help with the rest!

Olleco is a business that does what we say we’ll do, and we’re looking for people who operate the same way!

The job

• Delivering premium cooking oil and collecting used cooking oil from customers in a friendly and professional way
• Collecting food waste and providing replacement bins
• 20 - 30 customer stops per day
• Manual handling at all calls Weights up to and in excess of 20kg
• Cash handling Some of our customers prefer to pay in cash
• You’ll make your deliveries in modern vehicles using handheld technology to record your volumes
• Start times vary - 05:00 07:00 in general Some rounds may require start times before or after that window.

What we’re looking for

• Class 2 driving licence without any DR10 or IN10 (or equivalent) licence offence codes
• No more than six points on your driving licence
• Ideally experience in a multi drop, delivery or collection role, but not essential
• Full CPC card but we can help you get up to date

As the role can involve moving and carrying weights in excess of 20kgs, we will provide manual handling training and medical screening to the successful candidate.

A bit more about us

Olleco is on a mission to help protect the planet, working together with thousands of foodservice businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by hundreds and thousands of tonnes.

With over 1,000 colleagues in multiple sites nationwide, delivering excellent performance we supply premium cooking oils and collect organic waste which is then converted into renewable energy. Within a diverse, inclusive and open environment, you will have the chance to contribute to our culture and help us maintain our reputation for operational excellence.

Olleco is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees are valued based on their abilities. We believe that diverse voices and perspectives are essential for our growth. By empowering diverse teams to excel, innovate, and be heard, we all achieve more. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

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Other organisations may call this role Multi-Drop, Multi-Drop Driver, LGV Driver, C+E Driver, LGV C Driver, C Licence, C+E Licence, Delivery Driver, Multi-Drop Delivery Driver, Light Goods Vehicle, HGV Driver, Goods Vehicle Driver, Class II Driver, or Tanker Driver.