Part of the Vita Food Group, Salvo 1968 are the UK’s leading online Italian food wholesaler, dedicated to providing pizzerias and restaurants with authentic Italian ingredients.
Since 1968, our passion for bringing the best Mediterranean products to London's Italian eateries has been passed on from one generation to the next.
With family still at our core, we’ve revolutionised the Italian food industry with:
4 warehouses (London, Manchester, Brighton and Bristol)
⏳ 4pm order cut-off time
Online shopping app
Competitive prices
Expert customer care
Delivery across the UK
Temperature controlled vehicles
5 day a week delivery schedule
User friendly online shopping platform
High quality selection of Italian products
Assigned sales team consultant to help with menu optimisation
Salvo 1968 are a trusted partner in sourcing the finest Italian ingredients.
Join Our Team as a Delivery Driver (7.5 Tonne) at Salvo 1968!
Are you a responsible, customer-oriented Delivery Driver (7.5 Tonne) looking for an exciting opportunity? Salvo 1968, a leading Italian food wholesaler based in Cheshunt, is seeking a reliable Van Delivery Driver to join our dedicated team. Drive with us and help deliver the finest Italian goods to our depots and customers.
Position: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Working Hours: 42.5 Hours per week, 6am - 3:30pm from Monday to Friday.
* Saturday work may be required, as overtime.
Role Responsibilities:
* Vehicle Checks: Conduct daily walk-around checks of vehicles and equipment, ensuring functionality and cleanliness. Maintain records.
* Driving & Safety: Follow speed and weight limits, adhere to Road Safety Regulations, and manage tachograph usage. Report incidents immediately.
* Load Security: Secure and handle loads carefully. Use devices to record deliveries and ensure proper storage of chilled items.
* Maintenance: Keep the vehicle clean; smoking/vaping in the vehicle is prohibited.
* Communication: Maintain contact with the depot, providing updates and completing paperwork on time.
* PPE: Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment at all times.
* Brand Representation: Uphold a professional demeanour as a representative of the Salvo brand.
* Additional Duties: Assist with deliveries on non-driving days and perform other tasks as needed.
Person Specification:
* A clean, valid driver’s license for 7.5-tonne vehicles.
* Physically capable of handling heavy loads (within safety limits).
* A positive, flexible attitude with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
* A team player with a professional, customer-friendly approach.
* High attention to detail and safety awareness.
Benefits:
* Career Development: We are committed to your growth and learning. Our comprehensive learning platform offers access to hundreds of online modules designed to help you enhance your skills and advance your career.
* Holidays: From 2025, Enjoy our new generous holiday allowance of 31 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with length of service.
* Wellness Day: We care about your well-being! Each year, take one additional wellness day on us to recharge. (From 2025)
* Discounts: Benefit from a 15% discount on trade prices at Salvo 1968.
* Health & Wellbeing Support: Access a range of support services, including mental health assistance (remote counselling), legal guidance, and financial advice through our Employee Assistance Programme.
* Team Socials: Participate in our vibrant team culture with annual Christmas and summer parties.
* Enhanced Family Leave: We offer up to six months of fully paid maternity/adoption leave, six weeks of fully paid paternity leave, and enhanced shared parental leave, based on length of service.
* Time Off for Fertility Treatment: We understand the importance of family planning. Employees receiving fertility treatment or supporting a partner undergoing treatment can take paid leave for up to six sessions per year.
* Paid Leave for Carers: We support those with caring responsibilities by offering up to five paid leave days per year.
* Paid Company Sick Leave: Employees who have completed their probationary period are entitled to one week of fully paid sick leave.