Warehouse Driver

Sodexo; Colchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is seeking a Warehouse Driver in Colchester. This role involves short-distance driving and hands-on work in a warehouse. Responsibilities include delivering goods, supporting warehouse operations, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a C1 licence and good organisational skills. This position offers training, career development opportunities, and various work perks.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible work

Protective uniform

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' recent experience driving a 7.2-ton vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining standards.

Responsibilities

• Receive, organise and deliver goods to satellite kitchens.
• Support deliveries into the warehouse, including unloading goods.
• Carry out regular stock checks and ensure correct rotation.

Skills

C1 (CAT C) drivers licence

Drivers CPC card

Strong organisational skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday - 08:00 - 17:00
• £12.21 per hour
• Free Car parking

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Job Description

Join Us as a Warehouse Driver at Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester CO2 7UT. If you're looking for a rewarding role that blends short‑distance driving with hands‑on work in a busy warehouse environment, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. As a Warehouse Driver, you'll play a crucial part in supporting our daily operations, ensuring goods move efficiently across site and helping us deliver an exceptional service to our colleagues and clients. Every day brings something different, so bring your positive attitude, attention to detail and flexible approach – we’ll value them from day one.

What you’ll do:

• Receive, organise and deliver goods to satellite kitchens across site.
• Support all deliveries into the warehouse, including unloading, breaking down, and storing goods safely and efficiently.
• Monitor and control the flow of goods in and out of warehouse and storage areas.
• Carry out regular stock checks, ensuring correct rotation and monitoring best‑before/use‑by dates.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of CPU systems and procedures, ensuring compliance with food safety and health & safety legislation.
• Check refrigerated and frozen storage areas, record temperatures, and report any issues to the Stores and Distribution Manager.
• Resolve delivery discrepancies and communicate any faults or non‑compliances promptly.
• Support the Stores & Distribution Manager in maintaining service standards outlined in SLAs, KPIs and contractual requirements.
• Ensure the professional and timely distribution of rations to company sub‑unit kitchens.

What you bring:

• C1 (CAT C) drivers licence with at least 2 years' recent experience driving a 7.2‑ton vehicle
• Drivers CPC card
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet daily requirements
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining standards

Desirable

• Basic manual handling training
• Level 1 Food Safety and Level 1 Food Hygiene (or equivalent)
• Basic knowledge of food safety and experience with food deliveries

What we offer:

• On‑the‑job training with experienced professionals
• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death‑in‑service benefit.
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.