About Us
Founded in 1963, JB Foods is a family-owned business based in Edinburgh. For over 60 years, we’ve been Scotland’s leading supplier of speciality ingredients, grocery essentials, dairy, frozen foods, soft drinks, crockery, disposables, and hygiene products to restaurants and professional kitchens. Our commitment to delivering exactly what our customers need, when they need it, remains our core focus.
We’re Growing – And We Want You!
We are looking for passionate, dynamic, and friendly individuals to join our fast-paced Distributions Team as a Van Driver with the potential to train and become a Class 2 Multi-Drop Driver – Fully funded by us!
What We Offer
At JB Foods, we believe in rewarding hard work and fostering a collaborative work culture. For the right person, we offer:
* Class 2 Licence Training – Fully funded training to help you gain your Class 2 Licence
* A Bonus & Incentive Package
* Opportunity to Join Our Volunteer Time Bank
* A Supportive Team Ethic that values your contributions
* Membership to Our Restaurant Discount Scheme
* Exclusive JB Foods Team Discounts
* Pension Scheme
* Paid well-being support day
* Training & development opportunities
If you’re already a Van Driver or ready to take on a new challenge and eager to begin a new journey in logistics, we’d love to hear from you!
Ready to Apply?
Join the JB Foods family today and grow with us!
Job Description
As a driver, you will be accurately delivering an average of 30 of our customers’ orders daily, on temperature-controlled vehicles. You will be able to develop good working relationships with colleagues and customers alike.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
* Accurate picking on vehicle and delivery of customer’s orders
* Maintaining product temperatures
* Ensure all goods are delivered safely, accurately and on time
* Provide excellent customer service, acting as the face of the company
* Complete relevant paperwork and maintain vehicle cleanliness
* Vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with VOSA
* Compliance with Health and Safety (SSOW), hygiene and other related legislation
This role is working Tuesday - Saturday.
Minimum Requirements:
* Driving Licence
* Minimum 1 year driving experience
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Good understanding of the English language
* Excellent organisational skills
* Honest, hardworking, and self-motivated
* Ability to complete paperwork in a professional manner
* Physically fit
* The ability to be flexible to meet the varying demands of your customers
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and dynamic company operating in an exciting industry.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £11.60 per hour
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Edinburgh, EH20 9TB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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