Delivery Driver Class 2

The Company

Caterite Food & Wine service Limited is a leading food and drink wholesaler based in the Lake District delivering to customers in the North of England and Scotland. After 50 years of Food service, the company is entering a new chapter in its history, whilst staying true to the values and service which has guided its success so far.

We are in an exciting period of transformational change with significant developments within our business since the company was acquired by METRO in 2024. METRO is an international specialist in food wholesale, a partner of many small and mid-sized independent companies who have made it their goal to lift the food and hospitality sector to a new level and to take advantage of the unique opportunity that the comprehensive digitization of the industry presents.

Caterite Food & Wine service Limited has worked hard to establish an enviable reputation for supplying customers with top-quality goods exactly to order, all delivered at competitive prices as part of a fast, friendly and efficient service in which extra is standard.

The Role

Class 2 Multi Drop Delivery Driver

We are looking for reliable and enthusiastic Multi-Drop Delivery Drivers to join our growing transport team at our Embleton, Cockermouth depot. As a key representative of Caterite, you will deliver goods on 10 - 25 daily drops directly to our customers and play an essential role in upholding our reputation for excellent customer service.

The successful applicant will be friendly and results driven, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. We are seeking hardworking individuals with a strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude. You should be comfortable with early morning starts, managing your own workload, and have a customer focused mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Load and check your own vehicle each day
Review delivery paperwork and delivery routes
Deliver goods and verify contents against invoices
Communicate effectively with customers and the transport office
Deliver to a wide range of destinations across the area

Requirements

_ Class 2 Drivers _

Must hold a current, clean Class 2 license
Valid Digi-Tacho card and CPC certificate required

_ All applicants must _

Be flexible with working hours, with potential start times as early as 2:00am
Display excellent customer service and communication skills
Work efficiently under pressure and demonstrate initiative
Maintain a professional, courteous manner at all times
Be a team player
Experience working in a dispatch or delivery environment is beneficial, but full training on products, procedures and systems will be provided.

Benefits:

Opportunity to earn higher hourly rate subject to license type and weekly shift pattern
£40 bonus for Saturday shifts (4+ hours)
£500 refer-a-friend scheme
Discounted company shopping account
28 days holiday plus your Birthday (pro rata for part-time)
Employee Assistance Programme
Company pension (People's Pension)
Long service holiday award
Loyalty bonus
Free on-site parking
Canteen facilities

Schedule:

Monday to Saturday Rota, early starts required, flexible shift availability is essential. (Part time working will be considered but will include Friday & Saturday shifts)

Location:

Embleton, Cockermouth CA13 9YA
(must be able to reliably commute)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location:

In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £14.97 per hour

Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Application question(s):
Do you hold a Class 2 licence?
Do you wish to be considered for Full-time or Part-time?

Work Location:

In person