Multi Drop Van Driver

Reynolds Food Group; Ilford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Group Pension Plan

Retail Discount membership

Health Care Cash Plan membership

Other tailored benefits

Job summary

Reynolds Food Group in East London is seeking an experienced Van Driver to deliver fresh produce across central London and the home counties. You will operate a manual 3.5t van, load/unload meat, and maintain delivery records while providing a friendly, efficient service.

Applicants should have a full UK driving licence with minimal points, be over 25, and be physically fit to lift up to 25kg. This role offers ongoing opportunities with a long-standing, reputable food supplier.

Qualifications

• Previous multi-drop delivery experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence and no more than six points on licence.
• Over the age of 25 (for Insurance purposes).
• Sound geographical knowledge of London and home counties.
• Physically fit, must be able to lift up to 25kg.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a manual 3.5t van to deliver fresh produce to multiple locations including central London areas as per schedule.
• Load and unloading raw meat with care to maintain quality and freshness during transportation/delivery.
• Provide an efficient, friendly service to create and maintain a client-driven environment and ensure that all queries are dealt with efficiently and politely.
• Keep accurate records of deliveries, vehicle maintenance and any incidents or issues encountered and report them directly to the Transport Manager.
• Responsible for the security of the Company property and customer access keys. Maintaining the security of the customers’ premises during and after entering the premises.
• Adhere with Company Policy in relation to personal hygiene, presentation, health and safety and housekeeping.
• Maintaining Company Security policy, ensuring that any suspicious incidents are reported to Senior Management.
• Adhere to all traffic and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Delivery experience

Geographical knowledge of London

UK driving licence

Physically fit

Multi-drop deliveries

Job description

Salary: £35,689.68
Hours: 54 Hours per week. 6.30am – 3.30pm (Monday to Saturday)

Hainault, East London
Salary: £35,689.68
Hours: 54 Hours per week. 6.30am – 3.30pm (Monday to Saturday)
Due to our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced, dedicated and reliable Van Driver to deliver our products to various locations in and around London & the home counties.
Previous experience as a professional Van Driver (3.5t vehicle), with a strong geographical knowledge of central London & the home counties are essential requirements, as you will be responsible for ensuring that all deliveries are completed in full and within the specified timescales.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Safely operate a manual 3.5t van to deliver fresh produce to multiple locations including central London areas as per schedule.
• Load and unloading raw meat with care to maintain quality and freshness during transportation/delivery.
• Provide an efficient, friendly service to create and maintain a client-driven environment and ensure that all queries are dealt with efficiently and politely.
• Keep accurate records of deliveries, vehicle maintenance and any incidents or issues encountered and report them directly to the Transport Manager.
• Responsible for the security of the Company property and customer access keys. Maintaining the security of the customers’ premises during and after entering the premises.
• Adhere with Company Policy in relation to personal hygiene, presentation, health and safety and housekeeping.
• Maintaining Company Security policy, ensuring that any suspicious incidents are reported to Senior Management.
• Adhere to all traffic and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.

We are seeking applicants with the following skills, attributes, and experience:

• Previous multi-drop delivery experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence and no more than six points on licence.
• Over the age of 25 (for Insurance purposes).
• Sound geographical knowledge of London and home counties.
• Physically fit, must be able to lift up to 25kg.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Retail Discount membership.
• Health Care Cash Plan membership.
• Further company tailored benefits achieved through service and commitment.

This is just a brief outline of the Van Driver role.

Select Meats is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

At Reynolds Food Group, we’ve spent over 80 years sourcing and supplying the freshest ingredients to the UK’s food service industry. From our roots as a family-run fruit and veg stall in Hackney, we’ve grown into the UK’s only national family-run greengrocer - trusted by chefs, restaurateurs, and caterers across the country.