Delivery Driver

***MUST HAVE*** FISH/SEAFOOD/FRUIT/VEG OR MEAT DELIVERY DRIVER EXPERIENCE

Job details

Job title: BG Driver

Division: Wholesale

Department: Transport

Position: Full time, permanent

Reports to: Head of Transport

Place of work: Units Q9, Q12, Q13 & Q14, Billingsgate Market, Trafalgar Way, London E14 5ST

Working Pattern: Mon to Sat, 4am to 11am start variable dependant on route

Purpose of role

Wright Brothers is one of the Uk’s leading Seafood wholesale suppliers and it is important that we maintain our customer promise, high service & quality levels at all times.

The BG Driver is responsible for loading vans and delivering the correct product, on time to the correct customer in a professional and timely manner.

The Driver sees our customers the most and it is important that they represent the business in a professional and friendly manner and represent the values of The Wright Brothers.

Key Responsibilities of the role

· Updating the daily vehicle check list.

· Ensuring that your van is kept clean and tidy (incl. cab).

· Load your vehicle so the product is packed safely and in the correct drop order (and notify of any picking shortages).

· Drive in a safe& responsible manner.

· Represent the company in a professional manner at all times.

· Ensure the goods are delivered correctly and comply with any customer requests when on their site.

· Ensure that you get the required signature / details from the customers at delivery (incl. PODfather).

· Notify sales or transport Manager of any shortages immediately.

· If collections are required, complete the collection forms and return product to depot and complete WB forms.

· Report any accidents immediately to the transport manager.

· Attend team and company meetings as required.

§ You comply with company health and safety regulations.

§ The correct PPE must be worn.

§ The Vehicle daily checklist is completed and filed correctly.

§ Ensure that you have a full UK licence

§ You must notify your Manager if you gain any penalty points or you receive a driving ban

§ When delivering to Customers you comply with their requests – including Health and Safety

§ The company will provide all relevant H&S training for this role.

· All necessary paperwork is completed from a food safety perspective, i.e., temperature checks, packaging reviewed, traceability procedure followed, batch dates included where applicable.

· The correct Food safety PPE must be work worn.

· Role requires passing Food safety level 1 as a minimum which will be provided by the company.

As with all roles, at times due to business needs there may be a requirement for some flexibility of start /finish times and other jobs that need to be done.

Key skills for the role

· Experienced commercial vehicle driver with full UK licence.

· Good navigation skills

· Good understanding of food warehouse & transport environments.

· Ability to work with Fresh fish / food products

· Good people skills to work with the WB team as well as support our customers

· Flexibility to adapt to changing delivery requirements

· High levels of personal hygiene

The Company’s requirements and commitments

· Wright Brothers is one of the UKs premium fish & seafood wholesalers.

· We thrive by providing the finest products and the finest Customer focused service levels.

· Our Customer Promise is:

o WB Quality

o On spec

o On time

o In full

o Every time.

· 6 days a week full time role with flexibility on working hours/days to suit the business needs.

· The company will provide training where needed for this role.

· The company will carry out regular reviews to ensure this role is being completed to the required expectations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Delivery driver experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Driving: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 15/07/2024
Reference ID: Delivery Driver
Expected start date: 01/07/2024