Van Driver

Fresh Direct Group; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK foodservice company based in Aylesford is seeking a Van Driver to deliver customer orders and ensure vehicle compliance with regulations. Candidates should be qualified 3.5/7.5t Drivers with strong communication skills and the ability to provide excellent service. This role offers a salary of £27,958 and a range of benefits, including a pension scheme and training opportunities designed to support your career growth. Join us to help redefine our culture and thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Family-friendly flexibility

Ongoing training

Discounts on products

Qualifications

• Extensive road knowledge of the local area.
• Awareness of Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Compliance.
• Ability to comply with Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and deliver customer orders.
• Maintain product temperatures in a multi-temperature-controlled vehicle.
• Complete vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness.

Skills

Strong communication and people skills

Commitment to high standards of service

Ability to follow processes and procedures

Flexibility to work in a shift system

Education

Qualified 3.5/7.5t Driver

Job description

Annual salary £27,958,plusa great rangeof benefits

Working Monday to Friday with 1 in every 3 weeks a Saturday (with a rest day in the week); start time ranges from 4:30am and 05:30am

Aylesford, Kent

When you join Kent Frozen Foods,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 Aylesford asa Van Driverand take your career to the next level.

A satisfied 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.

At kff 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 kff and we recognise that kff 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.