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Creed Foodservice

At Total Foodservice, part of the Kitwave Wholesale Group, we know that our success is built on the dedication, expertise, and commitment of our people. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, working together to deliver outstanding products and service to chefs, caterers, and foodservice professionals across the UK. Operating from our depots in York and Clitheroe, we provide a reliable one-stop solution across ambient, chilled, frozen, fresh produce, and non-food categories. We proudly support customers across the hospitality, education, healthcare, and leisure sectors with a comprehensive range of products and services tailored to their needs. As part of the Kitwave Wholesale Group, we combine the strength and resources of a national organisation with the personal service, flexibility, and local expertise that our customers value, helping businesses thrive through dependable supply solutions and exceptional customer support. About the role: Being a Driver at Total Foodservice is much more than meeting each delivery on time. In all of our driving roles you will have the opportunity to get to know your regular customers and deliver a personalised service. Many of our Drivers follow regular routes several days per week and build friendships with the customers that they deliver to, often finding their Coffee or Tea, just the way that they like it when they arrive to deliver to regular routes. Being a Driver at Total isn't just about ensuring each delivery reaches our customers on time, you are able to build genuine relationships with the Chefs and other staff in a variety of Schools, Care Homes, Pubs, Restaurants, Hotels, Leisure facilities and more and have the autonomy to go the extra mile to deliver excellent service. As well as being a valued member of the team and providing great service to our customers you will make multiple drops in a day, delivering temperature-controlled products (both frozen and refrigerated) so you will need to carry out temperature checks and ensure that you take the necessary breaks required to avoid tacho infringements. Your safety is important to us, so we want you to follow all legislative requirements, including drivers hour's and to drive with due care and attention. You will also need to complete all of the necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely fashion (VC40, Temperature Records, Debrief), Conduct all daily checks, resolve any issues and report any accidents that may occur and ensure that the vehicle (and where applicable fridge and freezer) are fuelled. The ideal candidate:

  • Enjoy talking to people, building relationships and delivering great service to customers.
  • Want to work for a company that values you and the important role that you play in the business.
  • Are a team player who is willing to help others to make sure that hungry people are fed, on time.
  • Want to work somewhere where others will help you to get your customers the right products on time.
  • Want to get to know and build friendships at work, instead of just delivering products to different people every day.
  • Are Friendly, adaptable and comfortable with accommodating schedule changes to ensure that all of our customers receive great service.
  • Have a Class 2 Licence and Full CPC hours and can manage your time to ensure you drive safely, taking the right breaks.
  • Multi-drop and temperature controlled delivery experience will set your application at a distinct advantage.
  • Tail lift experience
  • Valid Tachograph card Hours of Work 44 hours per week over Monday - Friday with additional Saturday Cover as required 6:30am - finish - 30 mins Break Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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