Events Driver/Logistics Porter

Wshgroup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Searcys is seeking a reliable driver to support our hospitality and catering operations in London. The role involves loading, delivering to events, and ensuring equipment is turned around efficiently. You must hold a full UK driving licence, enjoy teamwork, and be able to perform manual handling.

Prior hospitality experience and knowledge of London driving will help you thrive with Searcys. We offer opportunities to grow within a historic, prestigious caterer and participate in high-profile

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence (essential).
• Personable, responsible and reliable.
• Experience driving in London (desirable).
• Able to perform manual handling (lifting and carrying).
• Enjoys working in a team, but motivated to work alone.
• Can do attitude.
• Previous Hospitality experience.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment into vehicles.
• Ensure smooth turnaround of catering equipment and vehicles.
• Follow detailed checklists and ensure accuracy.
• Drive and deliver to events.
• Plan routes and comply with traffic laws.
• Maintain vehicle and ensure fuel for journeys.
• Collaborate with on-site events team.
• Keep BOH areas tidy and organize after deliveries.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Communication skills

Teamwork

Manual handling

Reliability

Punctuality

Hospitality experience

Job description

This role is perfect for someone who has an interest in hospitality and catering logistics as this role has the potential to develop into other roles in our business.

Job Type: 0 Hours Contract

Hourly Rate: £15.00ph

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading equipment into vehicles returning or being dispatched to events.
• Smooth and efficient turnaround of catering equipment and vehicles.
• Working to detailed checklists and ensuring everything is accurate.
• Driving and delivering to events.
• To follow traffic laws and correctly calculate the route to the venues.
• Safe use of company vehicle, ensuring the vehicle has enough petrol for each journey.
• Excellent communication skills working closely with the on-site events team
• Competent and experienced driver with UK or EU licence.
• Working in accordance with Searcys Health and Safety and Manual Handling Policies.
• Ensure all the BOH areas are tidy by putting away all the deliveries
• Ensure the Wine cellar is tidy and organize after every delivery.

Qualifications

• Full, clean, manual/Automatic UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Personable, responsible and reliable
• Experience with driving in London (desirable)
• Be physically able to do manual handling (lifting and carrying)
• Enjoys working in a team, but motivated to work alone
• Can do attitude
• Previous Hospitality experience

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London's most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk