At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Transport Manager with routing, driver training, compliance, and fleet maintenance.
- Company: Harvest Fine Foods has been a leading independent food service provider since 1995.
- Benefits: Enjoy 31 days holiday, competitive salary, and amazing discounts on products.
- Other info: This is a full-time position based in Totton, Southampton.
- Why this job: Join a renowned company known for first-class service in a fast-paced logistics environment.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have a full driving licence and knowledge of drivers’ hours legislation.
The predicted salary is between 28700 - 28700 £ per year.
We need you – The driving force of our business!
Location: Totton, Southampton
Hours: 42.5 hours
Rota: Thursday to Monday
Salary: £28,700
About Harvest
Trading since 1995, Harvest Fine Foods is one of the largest independent food service providers in the South of England. With a broad clientele base covering restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, and many other sectors, we are renowned for offering first‑class service levels to our customers. Our extensive product range includes high‑quality butchery, chilled, frozen, ambient and fresh food, and a range of non‑food sundries.
Role
Your role will be to support the Transport Manager in all areas of the transport department including routing, forecasting, driver training & development, driver management, compliance, fleet maintenance and many other transport functions.
Your Skills & Experience
- Good knowledge regarding drivers’ hours, working time directive and key legislation is essential.
- Strong people management skills.
- Ability to work smart in a fast‑paced logistics environment.
- Natural leader with strong team‑player skills.
- Flexible and adaptable, as shifts will vary and may involve early starts.
- Full driving licence required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 31 days holiday, including bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time)
- Amazing discounts on our products
- Company pension scheme
- Free parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On‑site parking
Additional Details
- Full‑time position
- Work location: in person
- Experience required: 1 year in transport/logistics
- Certifications required: driving licence (required)
Transport Team Leader employer: Fossepark
Harvest Fine Foods, located in Totton, Southampton, offers a competitive salary and 31 days holiday. The team prides itself on delivering exceptional service to a diverse clientele, including restaurants and hospitals.
