Site Logistics Driver

Job Introduction

About the role

Frustrated working split shifts, long 12-hour days every day and then working every weekend and bank holidays? We believe in a work-life balance not only for our clients, but our people too and we have a fabulous opportunity for you to join our team as a Site Logistic Driver at Wellington College

To provide our fantastic service you’ll be carrying and delivering catering supplies and hardware to various locations across the site, checking for any damages and carrying out banksman duties as required.

There will be use of an onsite vehicle so it is essential that you have a full driving licence.

Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

A few things about you

When you join us we want you to bring your fantastic communication skills and your ability to work on your own initiative and part of a team – there’s no ‘I’ in team!

Please note that the nature of this role can be physical so it is essential that you comply with statutory health, hygiene, and safety quality standards - we'll provide the training and will support you every step of the way!

As Sodexo embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do, there’ll be procedures, site specific guidelines / requirements and regulations to follow.

Role Responsibility

Responsibility for the timely delivery and collection of food supplies and hardware to various locations within the college grounds.

To assist in the preparation of hot and cold beverages for delivery to various locations across the site

To maintain the company van both internally and externally, including completion of vehicle checklists in line with Health and Safety requirements

To drive safely and in accordance with site

To undertake banksman duties as required and in line with Health and Safety requirement

Communicates well with customers and demonstrates a helpful attitude at all times

Maintains a high standard of dress and personal hygiene

To understand and comply with statutory health, hygiene and safety quality standards.

This includes COSHH and HACCP ensuring all tasks are carried out in accordance with policy and the law

To attend meetings and training sessions as required

To report any incidents of accident, fire, theft, loss or damage and take action as may be appropriate or possible

To carry out any reasonable request from any member of the management team within the general scope and purpose of the job

Package Description

• £10.00 - £10.20 Per Hour
• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Sunday 5 out of 7
• Meals on duty
• full uniform provided.

About the Company

Why choose Sodexo?

You don’t just join Sodexo, you belong.   

What do we mean when we say belong?  

It’s simple. You create a company where everyone is respected and feels that their ideas count. You take care of the quality of life of your people. You make your workplace inclusive, encouraging people to bring their whole self to work every day. That’s our philosophy in a nutshell.   

A career at Sodexo won’t tie you down, it actively encourages your progress. The diverse range of roles we offer is truly infinite. Whatever your skills, experience or passion, you’ll be encouraged and supported to have a fulfilling career.  

We are committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins.  We have also launched Be Heard which an employee network is designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.   

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Our benefits:   

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life, health and wellbeing for our employees we provide discounts and benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs. In addition to the essentials like 20 days holidays (plus bank holidays) and pension contribution, we can help you take advantage of being part of Sodexo with benefits such as;    

• Sodexo Discounts - discounts from over 1,200 top retailers with you earning WOW Points (cashback) as you shop   
• Talk – a free wellbeing support helpline for you and your family   
• Up to three paid days each year to volunteer
• Your Lucky Number Employee Lottery (this also supports the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation)
• Cycle to work    
• Life assurance