Driver Assistants

Giggling Squid; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary solutions company in Leicester is seeking a Driver Assistant to help with deliveries. This role involves loading/unloading goods, ensuring customer interaction is professional, and maintaining accurate delivery records. The ideal candidate will be physically fit and have strong communication skills. Benefits include a 50% staff discount and training opportunities. Night shifts required.

Benefits

50% staff discount

28 days holidays

Excellent training and development

Qualifications

• Ability to lift heavy items and work long hours.
• Must be reliable and detail-oriented.
• Required to work flexible shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading and unloading goods.
• Responsible for handling restaurant keys during deliveries.
• Help with route navigation and traffic advice.
• Communicate with customers and obtain signatures.
• Maintain accurate delivery records.

Skills

Physical fitness

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Traffic laws knowledge

Reliability

Attention to detail

Job description

Chokdee is a culinary solutions and global food procurement business. We develop and produce innovative, high‑quality, tailor‑made food products for our B2B partners across the food service sector, enabling them to create exceptional culinary experiences for their customers. Our experienced food development team, including chefs and supply chain experts, works with partners to develop products that support kitchen operations across the UK.

Based in Leicester, we support and supply food service establishments across the UK. We are committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability in every aspect of our business, fostering long‑term partnerships built on trust and mutual success.

Due to our ambitious growth plans, we are now looking to hire Driver Assistants for our Central Production Unit at Elland Road, Leicester LE3 1TU. They will assist the delivery driver in ensuring goods are transported safely, efficiently, and delivered to customers in a professional manner. This role involves supporting loading/unloading, route navigation, and providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Loading & Unloading: Assist with lifting, carrying, and securing goods onto the vehicle and at delivery points.
• Key Security: Responsible for the safe handling and security of restaurant keys during deliveries and returns.
• Collection Duties: Responsible for collecting goods, containers, or returns from customer sites or suppliers as scheduled.
• Route Support: Help plan routes, navigate using maps or GPS, and advise on traffic conditions.
• Customer Interaction: Communicate politely with customers, confirm delivery details, and obtain signatures.
• Delivery Assistance: Remove packaging, place items as requested, and handle delivery paperwork.
• Vehicle Care: Keep the vehicle clean and tidy; report any defects or delays promptly.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure loads are secure and follow health and safety guidelines during handling.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate delivery records and assist with administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Physical fitness for lifting and long hours.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic knowledge of traffic laws and safe handling practices.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends.
• Reliability and attention to detail.
• Multi‑drop drivers with fixed routes, with a minimum of 45 hours per week.
• Required to work night shifts.

Benefits

• Excellent training and development structure.
• Annual recognitions at the company awards.
• 50% staff discount in all our Giggling Squid restaurants.
• 28 days' holidays (inclusive of bank holidays).