Join Our Team as a Van Delivery Driver and Warehouse Operative at Salvo 1968!
Salvo 1968, a leading Italian food wholesaler based in Ringmer, is seeking a reliable Van Delivery Driver and Warehouse Operative 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: £25,000
Working Hours: 40 Hours per week, 6am - 3pm from Monday to Friday.
* Saturday work may be required, as overtime.
Role Responsibilities:
Delivery Duties
* Vehicle & Equipment Checks: Conduct daily inspections of the vehicle and equipment; ensure all delivery tools are present; perform regular fuel and fluid checks; empty the vehicle of debris daily.
* Driving & Safety: Follow speed and weight limits; adhere to road safety regulations; report incidents to the Transport Office immediately; comply with EU driving hours.
* Load Security & Delivery: Secure loads; handle deliveries with care; use handheld devices for recording; place items in appropriate storage at delivery points; ensure premises are securely locked.
* Vehicle Maintenance & Cleanliness: Maintain a clean vehicle interior; no smoking or vaping allowed.
* Communication & Reporting: Stay in contact with the depot; use phones for work-related communication only; complete paperwork accurately.
* PPE Compliance: Wear Personal Protective Equipment at all times.
* Brand Representation: Maintain professionalism as a representative of the Salvo brand.
* Delivery Assistant Duties: Support deliveries as a helper to our drivers operating larger vehicles.
Warehouse Duties
* Receive, pick, pack, and correctly store goods in the warehouse and on vehicles.
* Rotate stock effectively to prevent expiry.
* Pick and pack orders for customers and suppliers.
* Maintain clean and organized work areas.
* Keep paper records up to date, including cleaning records, temperature checks, and forklift checks.
Person Specification:
* Clean driver’s licence.
* Ability to carry heavy loads.
* Highly motivated, flexible, and team-oriented.
* Attention to detail and punctuality.
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: Enjoy our new generous holiday allowance of 31 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with length of service from 2025.
* Wellness Day: 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: 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.
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