Logistics Driver

Job Title: Logistics Driver

Reports to: Head of Logistics

Location: Based at East Lothian

Dependably Different. Guests adore something a bit different. Bold and exciting food and drink, inventive presentation and impeccable service, designed to elevate the whole experience. And with a decade of investment in our teams, tech and quality processes, clients can depend on Hickory. As an award-winning Scottish business, Hickory has a reputation for delivering leading-edge food and drink experiences in beautiful venues across Scotland and the Northeast of England, with a focus on innovative and invigorating menus using honest, seasonal and local ingredients that pack a punch.

The Role

We are looking for a Logistics Driver to help us get this show on the road! As well as working within our friendly logistics team, you’ll be responsible for assisting the team in the preparation and delivery of equipment to a wide array of events in any one of our incredible venues across Scotland. We’re fortunate to work in some of the most spectacular settings in Scotland, and you get to be a part of it all.

Key Deliverables No two days are the same. If you like to be behind the wheel, have excellent organisational skills and love a bit of last-minute problem solving, you’ll thrive in this role. Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

· Responsible for ensuring that the required equipment for every job is packed and delivered on time as per the event schedule.

· Responsible for the delivery of equipment and food to outside events on time and to the highest standard.

· Ensure the very highest standard of food hygiene and health and safety during transportation and storage.

· Sound management and communication with the Event Manager and supervisors during events. Assisting with the back of house team during an event, to ensure the event runs smoothly.

· Responsible for the loading/unloading of vans during an event.

· Ensure that all work is carried out in line with Hickory operational quality and service standard policies and procedures.

The Person

· Hold a current UK driving licence and enjoy being behind the wheel.

· Well organised and unflappable – there’s always a problem to be solved at the last hour!

· Be able to demonstrate clear and logical management experience under pressure

· Ability to multi-task (not whilst driving, of course).

· Must have extensive experience within the catering and events industry- we need you to hit the ground running.

· Be physically strong to meet the requirements of the logistics department workload – we’ll make sure you’re well fed and watered.

· Be always mindful of the company’s brand and reputation, whether working with internal teams, professional advisors, suppliers or clients – you’ll often be the first person on site, showcasing what Hickory are all about.

· Be positive, polite and persuasive with effective communication skills.

· Time keeping is essential. You’ll need to be always punctual and drive teams to meet deadlines with accuracy.

· Commitment to quality and ensuring health and safety standards are complied with

· Ability to motivate and provide guidance.

· We’re one big team, so we’ll need you to take direction and offer directions to new team members.

Work Pattern

· Up to 5 days out of 7 to suit the needs of the business, to include evenings and weekends

· Willingness and flexibility to work outside these hours when necessary to meet the requirements of the job.

Hickory Company Values

• Bold - We make creative choices that inspire innovative opportunities for our clients, our teams and the industry. We own our choices, and they make us stand out from the crowd.

• Genuine - We operate with decency, we are true to our word and build authentic relationships and experiences.

• Respect - We treat others how we’d like to be treated ourselves. We respect our people, places and planet, and if we say we’ll do it, we deliver it, exactly.

• Partnerships - We take time to nurture relationships, collaborating in the most creative ways to find effective methods of delivering success.

• Excellence - We go the extra mile to deliver on our commitment to quality work. Our training and development is second to none thanks to our all-encompassing quality system.

Job Type: Zero hours contract

Pay: £12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person