Multi Drop Delivery Driver

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Bristol
6 days Monday to Saturday from 5:30am to 14.30pm
Salary: From £28,654 Per Annum PLUS £350 quarterly driving bonus potential

A bit about us:

Kingfisher Brixham was first established in 1984, and we are based in the heart of the South West. We have The World Famous Brixham Fish Market right on our doorstep, and we prepare and deliver the freshest, locally sourced fish and seafood available, to chefs and professional kitchens across the South of the UK.

As a fast-paced leading supplier of fresh and frozen seafood, we form part of the Bidfresh Group. From our premises in Paignton, our facilities are BRC AA grade certified, giving customers the reassurance they’re choosing a fish supplier committed to quality products and service. We ensure our fish is sourced responsibly, and we have links with Non-Profit Organisations such as the MSC and ASC, to develop and market sustainable alternatives.

We are a successful business built on solid traditions, with a fun and friendly team made up of working people. Every member of our staff is loyal and committed to what we do here, from the Brixham fish that we supply to thousands of customers, to our thorough and hands-on customer service, we are extremely proud of the business that we are.

A bit about the role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for friendly, reliable and hardworking people to join our growing transport team working out of Avonmouth, as a Multi Drop Delivery Driver.

As a Delivery Driver, you will be delivering our fresh and frozen seafood to chefs and professional kitchens up from Bristol to Cheltenham

Our seafood orders are delivered using our branded temperature-controlled vehicles to maintain the quality of the fish, ensuring it arrives in the best possible condition for every single customer.

Previous experience in fresh produce delivery or delivery driving is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

General duties will include, but are not restricted to:

• Timely transportation and delivery of our product to a number of chefs and professional kitchens, from Bristol to Cheltenham
• To handle products with care so they arrive to the customer in the same condition as they left our factory
• As the face of the company to our customers, you will need to deal with any issues in a polite and cautious manor
• Communicate any issues too and supported by our sales team via your free company phone
• Keep accurate records of deliveries, carry out box counts and document any returns
• Manual handling i.e. loading and unloading of goods
• Monitor vehicle temperatures and quality of produce
• Carry out vehicle checks and ensure the van is kept clean and tidy which you can use to commute to and from your pick up destination
• Complying with legislative requirements and company policies and procedures
• Remain smart and well presented, in your free company uniform

A bit about you:

• Full UK Driver’s License
• Previous experience in fresh produce delivery, or delivery driving is preferred but not essential
• Good time management, punctual and reliable
• Good communication skills
• Able to deliver exceptional service to our customers
• Demonstrates drive and positive approach to work
• Team player
• Flexible approach
• Willing to learn
• Able to work well independently, must be enthusiastic and self-motivated

While experience is a bonus, we’re also interested in your friendly personality and willingness to go the extra mile for our customers. Team transport is made of over 50 efficient Delivery Drivers, and we treat this as one big family that we would love for you to join.

As a driver, you will be the face of the company for our customers, so we expect that you follow the correct processes and procedures to represent our business to the best possible standard.

No matter whether you are delivering our product into Michelin Star restaurants, gastro pubs or country hotels, each of our customers is as equally important as the next, and we expect everybody to be treated with the same professional attitude.

If you excel at understanding the exacting needs of customers, regularly exceed their expectations and enjoy working in a fast-paced, targeted environment, that is rewarding and supportive, then this is an exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic transport team within a leading supplier of seafood.

What we can offer you:

• Bonus scheme that rewards good driving style
• Full use of a company vehicle to and from work
• 32 days holiday per year (Including public holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan with up to £2600 of free benefits per year
• Occupational health
• Financial saving scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company exclusive discounts
• Product discounts
• Company mobile phone

Want to know more?

You can apply by sending your CV and cover letter, to jobs@kingfisherbrixham.co.uk. We may keep your application on file for a period of 6 months so we can contact you if another vacancy comes up.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,654.00-£30,054.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Quarterly bonus

Application question(s):

• Are you happy to work 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person