Van Driver

Brakes Food Shop; Inverness; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK foodservice supplier in Inverness is seeking a Seasonal Van Driver to ensure accurate delivery of customer orders while maintaining product temperatures. The ideal candidate will have a 3.5/7.5t driving qualification, strong communication skills, and a commitment to customer service. This role offers a competitive salary of £31,453 plus bonuses, alongside a great range of benefits. Join a dynamic team focused on excellence and inclusivity.

Benefits

Attendance bonus

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Ongoing training

Discounts on products

Qualifications

• Extensive road knowledge of local area.
• Proactive approach to work.
• Willingness to develop into HGV2 driver.

Responsibilities

• Accurate picking and delivery of customer orders.
• Maintaining product temperatures during delivery.
• Completing vehicle checks for compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service commitment

Ability to follow procedures

Flexibility for shifts

Education

Qualified 3.5/7.5t Driver

Job description

Annual Salary £31,453plus up to £1,500 per annum attendance bonus as well as a great range of benefits

Monday - Friday, Start time 07:00AM (45 Hours PW)

Contract end date: 30/10/26

When you join Brakes,you’llbecome part of a top UK food business.You’llalso become part of Sysco GB – the world's leading foodservice company.We’regrowing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry.Sojoin us in Inverness asa Seasonal Van Driverand take your career to the next level.

A satisfying role

You'llneed to pay attention for accuratelypicking on vehicle and delivery of customer orders andmaintainingproduct temperatures in a multi-temperature-controlledvehicle.You'llneed awareness of Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)Complianceto ensure your vehicle checks are completed to a high standard to ensure roadworthiness. The role includes manual handling of our food produce to the customers premises so you will need tocomply withHealth and Safety (SSOW),hygieneand other related legislation.

What you bring to the mix

Aqualified3.5/7.5tDriver withextensive road knowledge of our local areaand a proactive approach to your work, you have what it takes to excelwith Us:

• a commitment to providing the highest standard of service to customers
• strong communicationand peopleskills
• the ability tofollow processes and procedures
• the flexibility to work in a shift system

If you have the ambition to become a HGV2 driver in the futurewe'dbe happy tosupport,you through our driver development programme.

Bags of benefits

We take care of our people. On our team,you’llbe able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family-friendly flexibility and ongoing training.You’llget fantastic discounts on our delicious products too.

Tempted to join the team? Apply today!

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!