Job Description
£31,262 (£ per hour) rising to £33,170 in April 2025.
45 hours per week
Sunday to Friday (any 5 from 7 days)
19:30 - 04:30
As a Drivers Mate at our Dagenham Depot you’ll enjoy a professional career with world-class, award-winning training and high operational standards. We offer a level of security, stability and opportunity that’s hard to find.
You’ll be working alongside our HGV Drivers and ensuring that our produce is delivered on time whilst providing excellent customer service. You will be loading and unloading our vehicles, so a good understanding of manual handling is required and the willingness to carry out this physical role. You will have around 8-15 drops per day and be responsible for ensuring that all relevant paperwork has been completed at the end of your shift.
As global food service leaders, we can offer you job security and career progression together with the satisfaction of achieving a driving role with plenty of perks, a generous salary, realistic bonuses and other financial rewards.
Additional Information
At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
Fresh Direct
Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, at Fresh Direct we are dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs, cooks and caterers we serve across the country. We are the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain, bringing the best of the seasons to chefs’ menus.