Driver

D R Newitt & Associates; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Delivery & Collection Driver role at D R Newitt & Associates in Thatcham, United Kingdom. Seasonal fixed-term contract for 5 months, 45 hours per week, £16.50 per hour, with flexible delivery routes and operational needs.

You will deliver chilled and frozen products to customers and collect from suppliers, maintaining food safety, temperature control, traceability and customer service standards; experience in food distribution valued; right to work in the UK required.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with safe record.
• Delivery/food distribution experience preferred.
• Safe loading/unloading of products.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail with paperwork and temperatures.
• Professional communication and customer service.
• Experience in chilled environments is a plus.
• Flexible for peak seasonal hours.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, transport and deliver chilled and frozen products on time.
• Check orders, labels and delivery paperwork before departure.
• Maintain temperature controls and complete required temperature records.
• Provide a professional and courteous service to customers.
• Collect products from approved suppliers and complete required checks.
• Check quantities, weights, temperatures, labelling and traceability information.
• Ensure products are correctly identified, loaded and secured.
• Complete vehicle safety, cleanliness and refrigeration checks.
• Maintain hygiene standards in vehicle and load-area.
• Follow food safety, HACCP, allergen and safety procedures.
• Comply with road traffic laws and company procedures.
• Report incidents promptly and keep accurate records.
• Support loading, unloading, stock movement and other plant duties.
• Collaborate with production, intake, despatch and management teams.

Skills

Driving licence

Route planning

Food industry experience

Communication

Job description

£16.50 per hour | Seasonal Fixed-Term Contract - 5 months

Hours: 45 hours per week, with flexibility required around delivery routes, seasonal collections and operational needs

We're looking for a reliable and professional Delivery & Collection Driver to join a busy food production and logistics operation on a seasonal basis.

You'll be responsible for delivering chilled and frozen products to customers and collecting products from approved suppliers, while maintaining excellent standards of food safety, temperature control, traceability and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely load, transport and deliver chilled and frozen products on time.
• Check orders, labels and delivery paperwork before departure.
• Maintain temperature controls and complete required temperature records.
• Provide a professional and courteous service to customers, reporting any shortages, damage or queries.
• Collect products from approved suppliers and complete required acceptance checks.
• Check quantities, weights, temperatures, labelling and traceability information.
• Ensure products are correctly identified, separated and securely loaded.
• Complete vehicle safety, cleanliness and refrigeration checks.
• Maintain high standards of vehicle and load-area hygiene.
• Follow all food safety, HACCP, allergen, biosecurity and segregation procedures.
• Comply with road traffic law, drivers' hours, load limits and company driving procedures.
• Report accidents, breakdowns, temperature deviations, damage or safety concerns promptly.
• Accurately complete delivery, collection, vehicle, temperature and traceability records.
• Support loading, unloading, stock movement, packaging, cleaning and other plant duties when required.
• Work flexibly with production, intake, despatch, quality and management teams.

About You

• Full, current UK driving licence suitable for the vehicle used, with a safe driving record.
• Previous delivery driving, food distribution, agricultural or similar practical experience.
• Confident with loading and unloading products safely.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently and plan routes effectively.
• Strong attention to detail when handling paperwork, labels, quantities and temperatures.
• Professional communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable working in chilled environments and around food products.
• Flexible and willing to work additional hours during peak seasonal periods.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable: Experience within food, agriculture or temperature-controlled logistics, refrigerated vehicles, temperature monitoring or a quality-managed food environment. Relevant food hygiene, manual handling, health & safety or forklift/pallet truck training would also be advantageous.

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be safety conscious, dependable and professional, taking pride in looking after customers, products, vehicles and documentation. You'll also be happy to get involved and support the wider team when required.

Key Performance Measures

• Deliveries and collections completed safely, accurately and on time.
• Full compliance with temperature, food safety and traceability requirements.
• Accurate and timely completion of paperwork and records.
• Vehicle kept safe, clean and inspection-ready.
• Professional service provided to customers and suppliers.
• Issues and discrepancies identified and escalated promptly