Langage Farm is a well-established and expanding, family owned and run, dairy product manufacturer supplying many national retail chains and is currently looking a delivery driver to join our expanding despatch team.
Hours will be seasonally variable with increased hours in the summer and decreased hours in the winter. Your average over the year will be around 45 hours a week. You will be driving a company van. Start times are generally early morning to ensure traffic is missed and deliveries are made to customers in good time. Occasional work in our chiller area and freezer will be required to meet the needs of the business.
The right candidate will need to have their own transport to get to our site, be a team player and ideally have Level 2 food hygiene, although this is not essential as training can be given on site. You will need to be punctual, efficient and work well under pressure.
Duties
Ensuring that our products are despatched on time, in the correct quantities, in date and in the correct format.
Accurately Pick products to order from Picking Lists and preparing goods for delivery
Ensuring that your vehicle is kept clean, tidy and hygienic at all times.
Accurately Pick products to order from Picking Lists and preparing goods for delivery.
Perform daily and weekly vehicle checks.
Picking your orders and packing them on a per customer basis alongside the rest of the dispatch team.
Delivering to customers on a daily round.
Handle cash and ensure this is correctly counted and given to the administration team.
Any other duties as per reasonable request.
Ensuring food safety plans/HACCP are adhered to.
Ensuring a food safety culture is maintained.
Store finished products neatly and ensure stock is rotated.
Build pallets with an eye for detail and quality
Count inventory with excellent accuracy
Requirements
Numerate
Literate with clear legible handwriting.
Good level of English
Punctual
Efficient
Presentable
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to work flexible hours
Trustworthy
Full UK driving licence.
Renumeration:
Rate of pay will be 13.10 per hour. In addition to this we offer 2 types of bonuses. One is a loyalty bonus of 500 paid to you after 12 months and the other is a profit share of a changeable amount per year depending on profitability, this is paid at Christmas.
Benefits:
Employee discount
On-site parking
Profit sharing
Loyalty bonus
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
Plymouth, PL7 5AY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Licence/Certification: