Seasonal Delivery & Cold-Chain Driver | Flexible Hours

D R Newitt & Associates; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Delivery & Collection Driver role at D R Newitt & Associates in Thatcham, United Kingdom. Seasonal fixed-term contract for 5 months, 45 hours per week, £16.50 per hour, with flexible delivery routes and operational needs.

You will deliver chilled and frozen products to customers and collect from suppliers, maintaining food safety, temperature control, traceability and customer service standards; experience in food distribution valued; right to work in the UK required.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with safe record.
• Delivery/food distribution experience preferred.
• Safe loading/unloading of products.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail with paperwork and temperatures.
• Professional communication and customer service.
• Experience in chilled environments is a plus.
• Flexible for peak seasonal hours.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, transport and deliver chilled and frozen products on time.
• Check orders, labels and delivery paperwork before departure.
• Maintain temperature controls and complete required temperature records.
• Provide a professional and courteous service to customers.
• Collect products from approved suppliers and complete required checks.
• Check quantities, weights, temperatures, labelling and traceability information.
• Ensure products are correctly identified, loaded and secured.
• Complete vehicle safety, cleanliness and refrigeration checks.
• Maintain hygiene standards in vehicle and load-area.
• Follow food safety, HACCP, allergen and safety procedures.
• Comply with road traffic laws and company procedures.
• Report incidents promptly and keep accurate records.
• Support loading, unloading, stock movement and other plant duties.
• Collaborate with production, intake, despatch and management teams.

Skills

Driving licence

Route planning

Food industry experience

Communication

Job description

Delivery & Collection Driver role at D R Newitt & Associates in Thatcham, United Kingdom. Seasonal fixed-term contract for 5 months, 45 hours per week, £16.50 per hour, with flexible delivery routes and operational needs.

You will deliver chilled and frozen products to customers and collect from suppliers, maintaining food safety, temperature control, traceability and customer service standards; experience in food distribution valued; right to work in the UK required.