About the role
Our client is one of the UK's leading foodservice wholesale distributors, supplying fresh, frozen, chilled and ambient food and drink products to restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools, care homes, hospitals and other catering businesses nationwide. Operating from a network of regional distribution centres, we pick, pack and deliver thousands of orders every day, all year round, so that our customers' kitchens never run short. We're proud of our fast-paced, team-oriented culture and our reputation for reliability, food safety and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Safely drive a multi-drop delivery vehicle (Class 1 or Class 2, depending on role) along planned routes
Load-check and secure temperature-controlled goods before departure, verifying against delivery paperwork
Make multiple customer deliveries per shift, unloading using pallet trucks, cages or manual handling as needed
Obtain proof of delivery (signature/scan) and handle basic customer queries professionally and courteously
Complete all legally required vehicle checks (walk-round checks), defect reporting, and tachograph records
Maintain compliance with drivers' hours regulations, Driver CPC requirements, and company transport policies
Monitor and maintain product temperature integrity throughout the delivery run
Return completed paperwork, cash/card transactions (where applicable) and undelivered stock to the depot
Report any vehicle faults, near-misses, or delivery issues promptly to the transport office