Catering Van Driver

Catering Van Driver - Temp to Perm

£13.00 per hour PAYE

Monday to Friday | 7:00am start - finish

Temp to Perm Opportunity | Edinburgh

Driver Hire Edinburgh City are currently looking for reliable and hardworking Catering Van Drivers to join our client's busy transport operation on a temp-to-perm basis.

We are looking for two drivers
, with one position available to start 7th September and another 14th September
.

You will be working for a well-established food wholesaler, delivering pre-packed orders to a range of customers including:

• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Bakeries
• Delis
• Other food businesses

The role involves multi-drop deliveries
, with routes varying from day to day. Some routes may involve around 10-15 deliveries across a wider geographical area
, while others may cover more local/city routes with 30+ deliveries
.

We are therefore looking for drivers who are comfortable working with both types of routes and who can manage their time effectively throughout the day.

• £13.00 per hour PAYE
• Monday to Friday
• 7:00am start - finish
• Holiday acrual with every shift
• Weekly pay while working through Driver Hire
• Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate

• Complete deliveries efficiently and within the required time frames
• Ensure goods are delivered safely and securely
• Take goods into customer premises and obtain signatures for deliveries
• Complete supplier collections as required
• Carry out daily vehicle checks
• Ensure the vehicle is clean, safe and roadworthy & report any vehicle defects or issues promptly
• Maintain a polite and professional manner when dealing with customers

We are looking for drivers who are:

• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable carrying out a high number of deliveries
• Able to work efficiently and manage their time
• Confident dealing directly with customers
• Physically fit, as the role involves taking goods into customer premises
• Flexible and happy working across different delivery routes
• Professional and polite in their approach

Due to our client's insurance requirements, applicants must:

• Be over 21 years old
• Have no more than 6 penalty points
• Have no DD, DG, DR, IN or CD endorsements
• Hold the appropriate driving licence for the vehicle
• Have good communication and customer service skills