Multi-Drop Driver (3.5T)

Albion Fine Foods Ltd.; Dartford; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff restaurant

Staff purchase scheme

Cycle to Work

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Mental Health First Aiders

EAP including retail discounts

Job summary

Albion Fine Foods Ltd. in Dartford is seeking a reliable Multi-Drop Driver to join our Transport Team. You will deliver customer orders across London and the South East, build strong relationships with customers and present Albion as the face of our brand.

This is a full-time role offering a competitive annual salary of £31,985. A valid UK manual driving licence and knowledge of London and the South East are required, along with a commitment to excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Good knowledge of London and the South East.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, punctual and well organised.
• Able to lift and handle up to 25kg.

Responsibilities

• Delivering customer orders across London and the South East
• Providing a friendly, professional service at every stop
• Building positive relationships with customers and becoming a trusted face of Albion
• Completing vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects
• Keeping your vehicle clean, safe and ready for the next day's operation
• Collecting stock from suppliers and customers when required
• Following all road safety regulations and company procedures
• Managing your route efficiently to ensure timely deliveries

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Customer service

Excellent communication

Reliable and punctual

Knowledge of London/South East

Job description

• Job Category Transport
• Employee Type Full-Time
• Manage Others No

Description

More Than a Driver. Be the Face of Albion Fine Foods.

Do you enjoy driving, meeting people, and providing great customer service?

We're looking for a reliable and customer-focused Multi-Drop Driver to join our Transport Team based in Dartford. More than just delivering food, you'll be building relationships with customers, representing our business every day, and playing a vital role in ensuring our products arrive safely, accurately and on time.

At Albion Fine Foods, we're passionate about delivering exceptional service, and our drivers are at the heart of that promise.

Salary: £31,985 per annum

What you'll be doing

• Delivering customer orders across London and the South East
• Providing a friendly, professional service at every stop
• Building positive relationships with customers and becoming a trusted face of Albion
• Completing vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects
• Keeping your vehicle clean, safe and ready for the next day's operation
• Collecting stock from suppliers and customers when required
• Following all road safety regulations and company procedures
• Managing your route efficiently to ensure timely deliveries

Requirements

What we're looking for

You'll be someone who takes pride in delivering excellent service and enjoys being out on the road.

• Full UK manual driving licence
• Good knowledge of London and the South East
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Reliable, punctual and well organised
• Comfortable with manual handling and lifting up to 25kg
• Able to work independently while remaining part of a supportive team

Previous delivery driving experience would be beneficial, but just as important is a positive attitude, professionalism, and a commitment to providing an outstanding customer experience.

We're proud of our people and the service we deliver. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Working for a respected and growing food wholesaler
• Being part of a supportive and friendly team
• A role where no two days are the same
• The opportunity to build strong customer relationships
• Being trusted with responsibility and autonomy on your route

Driving Licence Requirements

Due to insurance requirements, applicants must hold a valid full UK driving licence with no serious endorsements and no more than 9 penalty points in the last five years. We are unable to accept any of the following offence codes on licences within the last five years:

• DR – Drink or drug driving
• IN – Insurance offences
• TT99 – Totting up points
• CD – Careless driving
• DD – Dangerous driving
• UT – Theft or unauthorised vehicle use
• MR – Miscellaneous driving offences
• BA – Driving while disqualified

Summary

Work-life balance is important to us and we want you to spend time with family, friends and doing things you enjoy.....not just work. This is why we give you 30 days annual leave plus the option to buy an additional 22 days off across the year, and still earn a full-time salary. Additionally, you will also have access to:

• A subsidised staff restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all at a reduced cost
• Our discounted staff purchase scheme on over 4,000 products
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Cycle to Work and EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Internal Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including external mental health support and retail discounts

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.