Class 2 Driver

Olleco; Erith; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food services industry is seeking a Class 2 Driver for their Erith Depot. This role involves delivering premium cooking oils and collecting used cooking oil from clients while ensuring exceptional service. Candidates should hold a valid Class 2 driving license, possess good driving history, and ideally have experience in delivery roles. The company offers a supportive environment with benefits including a competitive salary, pension, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

BUPA medical cash plan

Life assurance

22 days holiday increasing with service

Saturday overtime paid at time and a half

Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Coaching and training support

Qualifications

• Class 2 driving licence without any DR10 or IN10 offences.
• No more than six points on the driving licence.
• Experience in multi-drop delivery or collection roles is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Delivering premium cooking oil and collecting used cooking oil.
• Collecting food waste and providing replacement bins.
• Using handheld technology for deliveries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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£47,396.54 per annum, plus benefits including pension, BUPA 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 Class 2 Driver based at our Erith 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
• You’ll make your deliveries in modern vehicles using handheld technology to record your volumes

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.

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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.