Van Driver

Odyssey; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium catering service in London seeks a Refrigerated Van Driver to ensure timely deliveries to private jets while maintaining food quality. This role requires a full UK driving license, experience with refrigerated vans, and a good knowledge of airport routes in the London area. The candidate should be reliable with a professional attitude, capable of handling time-sensitive deliveries. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Modern refrigerated vans

Uniform provided

Supportive team environment

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record and experience with refrigerated vans.
• Ability to handle time-sensitive deliveries efficiently.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts including early mornings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver luxury catering orders to various airports around London.
• Ensure proper temperature controls during transport.
• Liaise with airport handling agents and complete delivery paperwork.

Skills

Reliable and punctual

Good knowledge of London routes

Professional attitude

Calm under pressure

Education

Full UK driving license

Job description

Van Driver UK - Job Description

Location: Odyssey Dining Kitchen, Wimbledon, London

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

About Us

Odyssey Dining is a premium private aviation caterer, delivering high-quality, chef-prepared meals to private jets and VIP clients across the UK and Europe. With kitchens in key cities and a passionate team, we pride ourselves on excellence, reliability, and attention to detail.

The Role

We are looking for a reliable and professional Refrigerated Van Driver to join our team in Wimbledon. You will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of our luxury catering orders to various airports around London and occasionally further afield, ensuring all food is transported under proper temperature controls and arrives in perfect condition.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect prepared catering orders from our Wimbledon kitchen and deliver to private jets at airports (Biggin Hill, Farnborough, Luton, Stansted, Gatwick, Heathrow and others). Ensure refrigerated van is properly loaded, organised and maintained at required temperatures.
• Handle deliveries with utmost care, maintaining presentation standards (this is high-end, not parcels).
• Liaise professionally with airport handling agents, FBO staff, and occasionally flight attendants or crew.
• Complete delivery paperwork and temperature checks as needed.
• Return delivery equipment (trays, cool boxes, etc.) back to the kitchen.
• Assist with occasional kitchen or warehouse duties as required.
• Represent Odyssey Dining with professionalism and courtesy at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• Full UK driving licence with clean driving record.
• Previous experience driving refrigerated vans or multi-drop delivery (food service, catering, or hospitality a plus).
• Good knowledge of London and surrounding airport routes.
• Reliable, punctual, with a calm and professional attitude.
• Able to handle time-sensitive deliveries with care and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, based on experience.
• Modern, well-maintained refrigerated vans.
• Uniform provided.
• Supportive, dynamic team environment with high standards and pride in our work.
• Opportunities to grow within a premium, expanding business.

Compensation: Competitive salary