Relief Driver

First Call Contract Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery service company is seeking a reliable Relief Driver to join their team in Chessington. The role involves multi-drop deliveries across London and the South East, providing holiday and sickness cover for both day and night shifts. Candidates should have a valid UK driving license and previous delivery experience, demonstrating flexibility and a customer-focused attitude. Offering a competitive salary of £26,830 per annum with additional benefits, this is a full-time permanent position with immediate start available.

Benefits

£100 monthly attendance bonus

Night shift allowance: £11.90 per night

Immediate start available

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence required.
• Previous multi-drop or delivery driving experience preferred.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-drop deliveries across London and the South East.
• Provide holiday and sickness cover for day and night routes.
• Ensure timely and safe delivery of goods.
• Complete daily vehicle checks.

Skills

Multi-drop delivery experience

Knowledge of London routes

Flexibility for day and night shifts

Customer-focused attitude

Professionalism

Job description

Job Title: Relief Driver CLOCK(S)

Location: Chessington

Salary: £26,830 basic per annum + £100 monthly attendance bonus + night shift allowance

Shift Pattern: Days & Nights (planned cover)

Role Overview

Our client is the UK's leading supplier of food-to-go packaging, recognised for their commitment to quality, sustainability, and exceptional customer service. With a strong and growing presence across the UK, they are now seeking a reliable and flexible Relief Driver to join their team at the Chessington depot.

This is a key operational role, providing planned holiday cover and short-notice sickness cover across day and night shifts. While the role does require flexibility, shifts are predominantly planned in advance in weekly blocks, offering structure and visibility wherever possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Fellow multi-drop deliveries to customer locations across London and the South East


• Provide holiday and sickness cover for both ascii day and night routes


• Ensure timely, safe and accurate delivery of goods


• Maintain high standards of customer service at all delivery points


• Complete daily vehicle checks during compliance with road safety and company policies


• Communicate effectively with transport and depot teams regarding routes and schedules

Shift Patterns

• Night Shifts: 21:30 - 05:30 (London routes)


• efx Day Shifts: 05:30 - 14:30 (London & South East routes)

Shifts are generally planned in advance in weekly blocks (either days or nights), although there may be occasional short-notice cover, required simulation for sickness absence.

Pay & Benefits

• £26,830 basic salary per annum


• £100 monthly attendance bonus


• Night shift allowance: £11.90 per night


• Full-time, permanent position


• Stable employer with strong UK presence


• Immediate start available

Candidate Requirements

• Valid UK driving licence


• Previous multi-drop or delivery driving experienceoción preferred


• Flexible approach to working both day and night shifts


• Reliable, punctual, and professional at all times


• Good knowledge of London routes desirable


• Strong work ethic and customer-focused attitude

Our clientaccessible is looking for someone who can start a actually as soon as possible. If this sounds like you, please apply below!