Multi Drop Delivery Driver

Watts Farms Fresh Produce Holdings Ltd; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run farming business is seeking a Multi Drop Delivery Van Driver for their Transport team in Aylesford. The role involves delivering fresh produce across London and Kent, working full-time with a competitive salary and opportunities for development. Relevant experience and skills such as reliability and communication are key to success in this role.

Benefits

31 days holiday (including bank holidays)

20% staff discount on online shop

Long Service Awards

Development & Training opportunities

Onsite staff canteen area

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar work environment preferred.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fresh produce to customers.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and ensure orders are loaded correctly.
• Collection of goods to the main depot.

Skills

Reliability

Communication

Organizational Skills

Integrity / Strong Work Ethic

Adaptability

Job description

Are you an experienced multi drop driver looking for a new opportunity? We are searching for drivers to join our expanding Transport team in Aylesford.

You will work 5 shifts out of 7,working an average of 48 hours per week, starting at 4am.

You will be working on a full time, permanent basis and in return will receive a salary of £31,158.32 per annum!Overtime will be paid at a rate of time and a half.

There are also term time only driver positions available for those searching for a flexible position based around school holidays.

Where will you be driving:

• London, Kent and surrounding areas

What will you be doing:

• Multidrop deliveries of fresh produce to customers
• Defect reporting ensuring vehicle checks are completed daily before departure and all orders are loaded correctly
• Ensure deliveries are made in a timely manner and excellent service is given to the customer
• Collection of goods to the main depot
• Full training will be provided to ensure the successful candidate is comfortable with the routes.

What Key Skills / Experience do you need:

• Reliable and professional
• Integrity / Strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills with ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and customers
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
• Adaptable and able to make decisions
• Experience in a similar work environment would be an advantage

A little bit about us:

Watts Farms is a third-generation family-run farming business, established in 1952. Growers, Packers and Distributors of fresh produce supplying the hospitability industry across Kent, London and surrounding areas. We have recently diversified into direct Home Deliveries offering freshly picked fruit and vegetables from our own farms as well as a full range of grocery, dairy, alcohol and pantry goods.

What we can offer you…

• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Payment reward for Friend Referrals
• 20% staff discount on our online shop
• Long Service Awards
• Development & Training opportunities
• Onsite staff canteen area offering refreshments

If you have the requirements listed to become our Multi Drop Delivery Van Driver, please click ‘apply’ today. We’d love to hear from you!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment.

Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol test