Delivery Driver - Refrigerated Goods Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Performance bonuses

Medical aid after probation

Food safety training

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Delivery Driver focused on refrigerated goods to ensure timely, safe, and compliant delivery of perishable products. You will handle temperature-controlled transport, maintain logs, and provide professional customer service to restaurants, caterers, and retailers across the Eastern Cape.

The role requires 3+ years of delivery driving experience with refrigerated or perishable items, a valid PRDP, and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with PRDP.
• Minimum 3 years delivery driving experience with refrigerated or perishable goods.
• Knowledge of temperature control for food products.
• Clean driving record with no major infringements.
• Familiarity with Port Elizabeth and Eastern Cape roads.
• Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy items.
• Strong reliability, punctuality and time management.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Basic mechanical knowledge for pre-trip inspections is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and meet delivery schedules.

Responsibilities

• Operate a refrigerated delivery vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Transport perishable goods while maintaining temperature control.
• Load and unload goods and ensure proper handling.
• Verify orders, ensure accuracy, and obtain customer signatures.
• Maintain delivery logs, vehicle mileage and temperature records.
• Perform daily vehicle and refrigeration unit inspections.
• Adhere to traffic laws, safety policies and food safety regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries.
• Keep the delivery vehicle clean and properly refrigerated.
• Report delays or delivery issues to dispatch promptly.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Reliability

Independence

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialized food distribution company, requires a dedicated and reliable Delivery Driver with a focus on handling refrigerated goods in the Port Elizabeth area. This role is essential for ensuring the quality and timely delivery of perishable products to various clients, including restaurants, caterers, and retailers across the Eastern Cape . The successful candidate will operate a temperature-controlled vehicle, maintain delivery schedules, and uphold the highest standards of customer service and product integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a refrigerated delivery vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Transport perishable goods to clients, ensuring adherence to strict temperature control protocols.
• Load and unload goods carefully, ensuring proper handling and storage of refrigerated items.
• Verify delivery orders, ensure accuracy of dispatched items, and obtain customer signatures.
• Maintain delivery logs, vehicle mileage, and temperature records accurately.
• Perform daily inspections of the vehicle and refrigeration unit, reporting any issues or malfunctions immediately.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, company safety policies, and food safety regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries, addressing any client queries professionally.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the delivery vehicle and its refrigerated compartment.
• Report any delays or delivery problems to the dispatch office promptly.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license (Code 10/11 preferred) with a valid PRDP.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in delivery driving, with specific experience in handling refrigerated or perishable goods.
• Demonstrated understanding of temperature control requirements for food products.
• Clean driving record with no major infringements.
• Familiarity with the Port Elizabeth and surrounding Eastern Cape road networks.
• Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy items.
• Strong sense of responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Basic mechanical knowledge for pre-trip inspections is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet delivery schedules.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive hourly wage with potential for overtime pay.
• Opportunities for bonuses based on performance and delivery accuracy.
• Medical aid benefits are available after the probationary period.
• Training on food safety and refrigeration unit operation is provided.
• This role is based in Port Elizabeth , offering a stable and essential service position within the local food supply chain.