Delivery Driver (7.5Tonne) and Warehouse Operative

Join Our Team as a Delivery Driver (7.5 Tonne) and Warehouse Operative at Salvo 1968!

Salvo 1968, a leading Italian food wholesaler based in Calne, is seeking a reliable Van Delivery Driver and Warehouse Operative to join our dedicated team. Drive with us and help deliver the finest Italian goods to our depots and customers.

Position: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Working Hours: 40 Hours per week, starting at 6am from Monday to Friday. Saturday will be required.

Role Responsibilities:

Warehouse Duties

• Receive, pick, pack, and correctly store goods in the warehouse and on vehicles.
• Rotate stock effectively to prevent expiry.
• Pick and pack orders for customers and suppliers.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Keep paper records up to date, including cleaning records, temperature checks, and forklift checks.

Delivery Duties

• Vehicle & Equipment Checks: Conduct daily inspections of the vehicle and equipment; ensure all delivery tools are present; perform regular fuel and fluid checks; empty the vehicle of debris daily.
• Driving & Safety: Follow speed and weight limits; adhere to road safety regulations; report incidents to the Transport Office immediately; comply with EU driving hours.
• Load Security & Delivery: Secure loads; handle deliveries with care; use handheld devices for recording; place items in appropriate storage at delivery points; ensure premises are securely locked.
• Vehicle Maintenance & Cleanliness: Maintain a clean vehicle interior; no smoking or vaping allowed.
• Communication & Reporting: Stay in contact with the depot; use phones for work-related communication only; complete paperwork accurately.
• PPE Compliance: Wear Personal Protective Equipment at all times.
• Brand Representation: Maintain professionalism as a representative of the Salvo brand.
• Delivery Assistant Duties: You will be required to support deliveries as a helper to our drivers operating larger vehicles.

Person Specification:

• Clean drivers’ licence appropriate to the level of vehicle.
• Ability to carry heavy loads.
• Highly motivated, flexible, and team-oriented.
• Attention to detail and punctuality.

Benefits:

• Career Development: We are committed to your growth and learning. Our comprehensive learning platform offers access to hundreds of online modules designed to help you enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Holidays: From 2025, enjoy our new generous holiday allowance of 31 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with length of service.
• Wellness Day: We care about your well-being! Each year, take one additional wellness day on us to recharge. (From 2025)
• Discounts: Benefit from a 15% discount on trade prices at Salvo 1968.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Access a range of support services, including mental health assistance (remote counselling), legal guidance, and financial advice through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Team Socials: Participate in our vibrant team culture with annual Christmas and summer parties.
• Enhanced Family Leave: We offer up to six months of fully paid maternity/adoption leave, six weeks of fully paid paternity leave, and enhanced shared parental leave, based on length of service.
• Time Off for Fertility Treatment: We understand the importance of family planning. Employees receiving fertility treatment or supporting a partner undergoing treatment can take paid leave for up to six sessions per year.
• Paid Leave for Carers: We support those with caring responsibilities by offering up to five paid leave days per year.
• Paid Company Sick Leave: Employees who have completed their probationary period are entitled to one week of fully paid sick leave.