Logistics Driver - Edinburgh

Butternut Box; City of Edinburgh; On-site; Full time

Job description

We are on the lookout for a hard-working and efficient (Edinburgh based) logistics driver with good team working skills and attention to detail. One of our key growth channels is Events; we attend hundreds every year. As the business grows and we attend events on a much larger scale, there is now the need to build out a fleet of drivers, to support in the placement of our Butternut Box and Marro set ups up and down the country in our core regions; London, Manchester, Ireland and Scotland. In this role you will work closely with our fast-paced Events Team, reporting to our Logistics Manager.

As a Logistics Driver you will become an integral part of our department, ensuring that the business is set up for success at every event we attend by looking our best. This is a practical job, with a lot of time spent driving to each event ensuring our set ups are delivered on time, in full and on brand to maximise our sales potential. We want someone who is dedicated and determined with an eye for detail to make our stands look excellent and ensure that equipment is well-looked after, with incredible communication.

As we’re only just launching into the Scotland events scene, this is a very exciting role where you’ll be the sole driver of the region, attending multiple different events throughout the year.

Your main responsibilities will be:

1. Setting up our gazebo(s), pop-up shops or shell schemes to the highest standard on a weekly basis during our busy months.
2. Ensuring the safety and security of our equipment and stands at each event.
3. Taking responsibility for the care of our equipment, from handling stock at the storage unit to placing it at each set up.
4. Reporting to the Logistics Coordinator for approval of each set up and break down you are responsible for.
5. Building relationships with event organisers as the in-field face of Butternut Box and Marro.
6. Completing training in order to understand each set up and complete to the best of your ability.
7. Communicating any logistics issues to the Logistics Coordinator; e.g damages, unforeseen issues at an event, late arrivals.
8. Regular visits to the local storage unit and offices for equipment checks and collection/drop off.
9. Keeping the storage unit clean and tidy at all times.
10. Fixing equipment like gazebos and roller banners when broken.

In this role, you can expect:

1. Weekend work with a variety of hours (must be adaptable and flexible).
2. 1-4 days in the field setting up and breaking down events, with the busiest day being a Sunday afternoon/evening.

A bit about you:

1. Full driving license with no more than 3 points.
2. A van to fit multiple setups and breakdowns at once.
3. Highly organised with great time management.
4. Efficient in the use of Google Sheets.
5. Reliable.
6. Able to take great care of equipment.
7. Takes initiative.

A bit about us:

At Butternut Box and Marro, we put the food back into dog and cat food. We believe our pets deserve to eat the healthiest, most natural and tastiest food with none of the nasties. That’s why we make freshly prepared dog and cat food. Cooked like you would at home. Delivered in perfect portions.

Our goal is to help our pets live healthier, happier and longer lives whilst leaving humans smiling after every interaction. We’ve come a long way since our co-founders (Kev & Dave) hand-delivered the first Butternut Box. We now feed a lot of pets across the UK - but we want to feed more! To do this, we need a team of brilliant people who share that ambition to come and work with us.

A bit about what we offer:

1. £20/hr plus £0.50/mile (route to each event carefully planned with the assistance of the events team).
2. Incentives & bonuses for top tier stands.

️A few things to note:

1. Butternut Box and Marro are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.
2. As our business has grown so has our responsibility to our community, our planet and our business. We are not perfect, but we are committed to doing business the right way and continually improving our social and environmental performance.
3. We're not afraid of going the extra mile for candidates from underrepresented groups. We want strong, diverse teams built from different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We're ready for the ongoing work that goes into building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best work of your career.
4. We are not looking for external agency support with this role.