Job details
Job title: Driver
Division: Wholesale
Department: Transport
Position: Full time, temporary to permanent
Reports to: Head of Transport
Place of work: Park Royal, NW10 7UN
This role will have an initial training period from Billingsgate Market, E14 5ST until the end of August.
Working Pattern: Monday to Saturday
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 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.
· 5 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
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Multi-drop driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Work Location: On the road
