Company Overview
We are Oleon, part of the Avril Group! We are a leading manufacturer and supplier of natural and organic oils for the food, personal care, and industrial sectors. Our manufacturing sites operate to the highest standards and are independently certified to the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety, ensuring the vegetable oils that are delivered are of the highest quality.
As an HGV Driver, you will play a key role in delivering Oleon products and collecting empty IBCs from customer sites across mainland UK.
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated HGV Driver to join our team at Oleon Ltd on on a 3–6-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting our high-quality oils to various destinations while ensuring timely delivery and adherence to safety regulations. Your contribution will be vital in maintaining our reputation for reliability and excellence.
Core Responsibilities
- Load vehicle in a secure manner to ensure safe transit & delivery of goods, including inspection of loaded trailers prior to departure.
- Execute planned routes in the most efficient & cost-effective manner utilizing in cab technology & provide feedback on any deviations to Planning Team.
- Carry out routine checks on vehicle in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations ensuring that the vehicle is legally compliant and road worthy in all aspects.
- Check delivery paperwork daily & ensure all required documentation is correctly completed at each delivery ensuring any damage or returned product is duly noted.
- Always maintain self & vehicle in clean & well-presented condition to represent Oleon Ltd in an appropriate manner, aligned with Avril values.
- Ensure full legal compliance with UK/EU Drivers Hour rules & Working Time Directive and all relevant UK Road legislation.
- Participate in Driver Debriefs following each completed route covering execution of planned route, infringements & legal compliance.
- Carry out all duties & responsibilities in the manner described in the HGV driver handbook.
- Maintain communication with Planning team promptly informing them of any potential delays or issues with deliveries.
- Be vigilant whilst at customer premises & report useful information such as site access & general Health & Safety concerns etc.
- Return IBCs and note any deviations to expected volume or quality.
- Attend & participate in monthly Driver Team meetings.
- Deliver against functional KPIs such as fuel consumption & Optifleet performance.
The role will include nights out (usually 2, maximum 3 per week) and shifts will be Monday – Friday.
Hours of work will vary weekly depending on order volumes but will average no more than 48 hours over a 17-week reference period.
The successful candidate will have their own dedicated tractor unit, equipped with fridge, microwave and additional storage units for belongings.
If you have any questions before you apply for the role please contact a member of the HR team on [email protected].
Pay: £41,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
