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This role is working part-time, 36 hours per week, working 3 in 7. apetito is the UK’s leading supplier of food and catering solutions to care homes, local authorities & hospitals and the transport and distribution area of the business is a critically important part of our supply chain. Our drivers are the key link between our business and the customers we work with; ensuring our work is delivered professionally, efficiently and on time. As a professional driver, this role represents a chance to join a growing and forward-thinking business as an ambassador for apetito delivering our finished frozen food product to Care Homes, Local Authorities, Hospitals and our Wiltshire Farm Foods franchisees. In this critical role you must be prepared to drive to different geographical locations and manage a demanding delivery schedule – our customers depend on our food and we depend on you. Additionally, you will need to ensure that you provide fantastic customer service as the face of apetito. The transport and distribution area of the business is a critical and important part of the supply chain. Our main base is Portbury near Bristol, but we also have staff at our out base depots in the following locations; Stanmore, Gillingham, South Kirkby, St Helens and Motherwell in Scotland.
Job Responsibility:
Undertake pre & post trip vehicle inspections to ensure road worthiness
Full compliance with drivers’ hours, tachographs and road traffic regulations
Driving style - damage free and economical
Be an ambassador of the company
Undertake minor vehicle service activity such as cleaning and refuelling of both vehicle and refrigerated
Maintenance of a clean vehicle both internally and externally
Delivery and collection of vehicles as required to rental suppliers including any due inspections
Inspection of hire vehicles pre and post rental
Actively participate in a daily debrief process, working with your supervisor to identify safety, service and operational improvements as and when they arise
Supervise and assist with loading activities at the Cross dock sites
Requirements:
2-3 years full time C+E driving experience
Customer Service experience
Full Class C+E Licence
Excellent understanding of Drivers hours regulations, working time directive and tachographs
Good operational knowledge of modern commercial vehicles
Good geographical knowledge of UK
Driver CPC
Must be prepared to drive in different weather conditions
Must live within a reasonable travelling distance to the depot
Must be physically active due to the nature and demands of the role
Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills at all levels towards both customers and colleagues
Able to juggle the demands of a busy schedule, traffic conditions and other road users with safety, customer service and time / efficiency targets
Must be calm under pressure
High standard of personal presentation to uphold the company brand, including uniform / vehicle cleanliness
Flexible and responsive to business needs e.g. if required to complete a different route/start at different time on occasions
Nice to have:
Clean driving license
Temperature Control Transport
Experience of multi drop deliveries
Experience of operating tail lifts & double deck trailers
Experience of working with wheeled delivery equipment
What we offer:
Overtime
Bonus
25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4%
Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salary
Subsidised canteen
Free parking
Free turkey or voucher at Christmas
apetito perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and retail discounts