Multi-drop Driver (3.5T)

Description

We are expanding our driver team in our new site in Chippenham and looking for passionate, customer-focused drivers to help us bring exceptional service to all of our customers.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, has a strong sense of responsibility and someone who takes pride in delivering excellent customer service day in, day out.

As a key player in our delivery process, you will be the face of the company and responsible for not only delivering our customers’ orders in a polite and professional manner, but championing Albion by building strong relationships with chefs to ensure we are and remain their supplier of choice.

We aim to give the majority of our drivers their own route, or cluster of routes, which means you will get to know each and every one of your customers and build lasting relationships with them, becoming the trusted face of the business.

Shifts: 5 days a week, including weekends, 5am start

Salary: £28,288 (Base salary £23,573 + up to 20% bonus)

Time Off: 30 days holiday + 22 additional days off

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Completing mandatory vehicle checks, reporting any defects to the Transport management team
• Maintaining a clean vehicle, ensuring it is topped up with fuel ready for the following day
• Unloading the order at customer site ensuring delivery notes are followed
• Adhere to all road safety regulations and company policy

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• A valid UK manual driving licence (Essential)
• Good geographical knowledge of areas like Bristol, Bath, Cardiff and Swindon
• Confident driving in areas like Bristol, Bath, Cardiff and Swindon
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong time management skills and attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual with a positive attitude
• Good physical stamina, as the role involves lifting up to 25kgs

Important Licence Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must hold a valid full UK driving licence with no serious endorsements and no more than 9 penalty points within the last 5 years. We are unable to accept applications from individuals with any of the following offence codes on their licence within the last five years:

• DR – Drink or drug driving
• IN – Insurance offences
• TT99 – Totting up points
• CD – Careless driving
• DD – Dangerous driving
• UT – Theft or unauthorised vehicle use
• MR – Miscellaneous driving offences
• BA – Driving while disqualified
• DG – Dangerous goods
• LC20–LC50 – Licence offences
• MS50–MS90 – Miscellaneous serious offences

If you're unsure about your licence, feel free to contact us before applying on [contact hidden] (option 6) or email [contact hidden].

Job preview

Work-life balance is important to us and we want you to spend time with family, friends and doing things you enjoy.....not just work. This is why we give you 30 days annual leave plus an additional 22 days off across the year, and still earn a full-time salary. Additionally, you will also have access to:

• Our discounted staff purchase scheme on over 4,000 products
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Cycle to Work and EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Internal Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including external mental health support and retail discounts

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.