Location: Chelmsford
Position: Temporary to Permanent (T2P)
Start Time: 3:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Pay: £12.90 per hour Monday–Friday / £14.00 per hour alternative weekends
Permanent Salary: £26,832 per annum after 12 weeks
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for 2 reliable Delivery Drivers to join an established food distribution company in Chelmsford on a Temporary to Permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for drivers looking for long-term, stable work, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position after 12 weeks.
You will be responsible for delivering chilled food products to approximately 15–20 customers per day across the Southeast of England. All routes are pre-planned, allowing you to work efficiently and manage your deliveries throughout the day.
Please note that this role involves early morning starts between 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM, so candidates must be comfortable with early starts.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver chilled food products to approximately 15–20 customers per day.
- Follow pre-planned delivery routes across the Southeast.
- Safely load and unload chilled food products.
- Ensure deliveries are completed safely, accurately and on time.
- Provide a professional and friendly service to customers.
- Complete delivery paperwork and relevant documentation.
- Carry out basic vehicle checks and report any issues.
- Follow all company health, safety and food hygiene procedures.
- £12.90 per hour Monday–Friday.
- £14.00 per hour for alternative weekend shifts.
- Temporary to Permanent opportunity.
- £26,832 per annum once permanent after 12 weeks.
- Potential to increase earnings through additional weekend work.
- Pre-planned delivery routes.
- Long-term opportunity with an established food distribution company.
About You
We are looking for drivers who are:
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
- Comfortable with 3:00 AM – 4:00 AM starts.
- Confident driving and completing multiple deliveries.
- Comfortable with regular loading and unloading.
- Customer-focused and professional.
- Able to work independently.
- Looking for a genuine long-term, permanent opportunity.
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