Friendly Frozen-Meal Delivery Driver (6-Month Contract)

apetito; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage employer

33 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme with 4% match

Life assurance

Christmas turkey/voucher

apetito perks scheme

Job summary

Wiltshire Farm Foods, part of the apetito group, is hiring a delivery driver to bring frozen meals to customers’ doors. The role operates in a -20ºC coldstore, with protective gear provided, and requires a 24-hour week across any 3 in 6 days including bank holidays.

Applicants must have a UK driving licence and strong customer service skills. A basic DBS check is required, with opportunities to develop within the wider team and contribute to local marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience within a customer service-based role.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
• Basic computer literacy including use of phone apps.
• Evidence of work stability.
• Basic secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver frozen meals to customers in a timely manner.
• Picking orders within the coldstore.
• Use the app to update customers deliveries.
• Delivering exceptional customer service at all times.
• Undertake pre-shift inspection of your van.
• Drive safely, responsibly and within the law.
• Clean and refuel your van as and when needed.
• Contact the office with any discrepancies or delays.
• Ensure customer confidentiality.
• Help the office team and picking team when required.
• Report health and safety, stock quality and mechanical issues.
• Assist the team if another member is absent or on holiday.
• Carry out local marketing activities such as leaflet door drops and sheltered housing visits to attract new customers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Education

Basic secondary education

Tools

Phone apps

Job description

Wiltshire Farm Foods, part of the apetito group, is hiring a delivery driver to bring frozen meals to customers’ doors. The role operates in a -20ºC coldstore, with protective gear provided, and requires a 24-hour week across any 3 in 6 days including bank holidays.

Applicants must have a UK driving licence and strong customer service skills. A basic DBS check is required, with opportunities to develop within the wider team and contribute to local marketing efforts.