Please email your CV and a brief cover letter to hannah@monbakery.co.uk, requesting an application form. We will review your application and contact suitable candidates to complete the process.
Job Summary
We are seeking a reliable and flexible
Permanent Holiday Cover Delivery Driver
to join our team on an
annualised hours
contract basis. The right candidate should be flexible with working times from the outset, as schedules may vary. The candidate will primarily cover our drivers' holiday leave, which means that when no drivers are off on holiday, you will have time off and receive your regular pay. During periods when drivers are on holiday, you will be working to cover their routes.
Our drivers have already booked holiday leave in advance, so flexibility to adapt to pre-planned schedules is essential. Your salary will be paid at a consistent rate each month, ensuring a steady income regardless of the number of hours worked at any given time. Additional hours required to cover sickness will be paid as overtime.
The successful candidate will be trained on all delivery routes and bakery pickings to ensure flexibility and coverage across all areas of the operation.
Our bakery operates six days a week, with no deliveries on Sundays. The role is a night shift, with working hours typically starting anywhere from
12:00 am
, depending on the route requiring coverage. Flexibility to work varying shifts is essential. Schedules will vary from week to week.
Responsibilities
Cover holiday and sickness leave for delivery drivers and bakery pickers.
Learn and understand all delivery routes and bakery pickings.
Deliver goods efficiently and safely to our customers.
Maintain high levels of customer service and professionalism.
Work flexibly based on the schedule of staff absences, with hours varying throughout the year.
Additional hours to cover sickness will be paid as overtime.
Follow all health and safety guidelines and company policies.
Qualifications & Skills:
Valid UK driving license with clean driving record.
Previous delivery driving experience is preferred.
Good communication skills and a professional manner.
Ability to adapt to changing schedules and work independently.
Knowledge of local area is advantageous.
Experience in warehouse operations is beneficial.
Ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 25 kg) regularly throughout the shift.
If you are looking for a role with a consistent week-by-week schedule, this position may not be suitable, as working hours and routes can vary each week. However, if you are flexible and enjoy a dynamic, varied role, we encourage you to apply.